FURTHER PRACTICE ON INFINITIVE – GERUND
Exercise 1: Complete the sentences, using the appropriate forms of the verb in the box.
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1. Mr. White didn’t have any money, so he decided ______________ a job.
2. The teacher reminded the students ______________ their assignments in time.
3. My group leader expects me______________ this paper as soon as possible.
4. Our teacher encourages us ______________ a dictionary whenever we are unsure of the
meaning of a word.
5. Before I went away to college, my mother remind me______________ her a letter once
a week.
6. Mrs. Snow has warned her young children not ______________ the hot stove.
7. The student on the corner pretended ______________ the answers to the teacher’s
questions.
8. Residents are not allowed ______________ pets in that apartment building.
9. All applicants are required ______________ the entrance examination.
10. Ann advised her sisters______________ the plane instead of driving to San Francisco.
Exercise 2: Complete the sentences using the appropriate form of the verbs in the box.
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receive go be help walk study
1. I was glad ______________ a present from my old closest friend.
2. I was relieved ______________ that I had passed the exam.
3. The jet pilot was very lucky ______________ alive after the plane crash.
4. The children were anxious ______________ to the circus.
5. Sunny didn’t feel like going anywhere. She was content ___________ at home and
____________ a book.
6. The teacher is always willing______________ the students.
7. The students are motivated ______________ English.
8. Jessica was hesitant ______________ home alone on the dark street.
9. I was surprised ______________ Mr. Jay at the meeting.
10. We were very sorry______________ the bad news about the collapse of the bridge.
Exercise 3: Complete the sentences in the following paragraph with verb + infinitive.
Use two verbs in the parentheses in the correct order. The first is done for you as an
example.
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Do you (take / know / how) know how to take care of an accident victim? Suppose that a
car hits a child and the child is lying in the street. What do you do? Well, first of all, don’t
(move / try) _________________the victim. You (ought, stay) ______________with him
or her while people calls for help.
You (check / need) ______________the child’ pulse first. If there is no pulse, (do /
begin) ____________CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) immediately). Sometimes
there is a pulse, but the victim is not breathing. In that case, you’ll (have / perform)
__________mouth to-mouth resuscitation (artificial respiration). If the child is
conscious, he or she may (start, get) _________upset. You’ll (calm / want)
___________him or her. (Promise / stay)______________with the victim, and
(continue / take) _________________care of the injured child until the ambulance
arrives.
Exercise 4: Put the words in the correct order to have complete sentences Use the verbs
in their appropriate infinitive or –ing forms.
Example: manager/see/ now/ want/ I / the. -> I want to see the manager now.
1. Children/ buy/ often/ comics and sweet/ want/ their parents/ them.
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2. their patients/ high in fats/ eat/ Many doctors/ avoid/ advise/ food.
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3. stay/ like/ home/don’t/ all / weekend/ I
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4. exercise/ experts/remind/ once/ us/ day/ to Health/ regularly/ every
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5. The/ parking attendant/ for free/ didn’t/ allow/ the/ park/ woman.
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6. brothers/ together/ to live/ We/ learn/must/ as.
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7. children/ spend/ time/ I’d like / with/ the/ more/ hopeless/ enjoy.
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8. We/ get up/ for/ don’t/ than/ earlier/ usual/ work/ mind.
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9. mountainous/ new/ I /areas/ decided/ branches/ in/open.
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10. Why/ suggestions/ don’t /instead of / make/ some/ complain/ you?
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11. It’s/ careful/ plans/ necessary/ make.
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12. English/ studies/ better/ have/a/ She/ job/chance/ of get/ good/ a.
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13. summer/ said/ i’d/ go/this/like. ___________________________
14. my leg/ I /craw up/ can/ something/feel. ____________________
15. be/seem/good/He/ preferred/than/ good ____________________
Exercise 5: Complete each sentence with a suitable verb.
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1. He tried to avoid ______________ my questions.
2. Could you please stop ______________ so much noise.
3. I enjoy ______________ to music.
4. I considered ______________ for the job but in the end I decided against it.
5. Have you finished ______________ your hair yet.
6. If you walk into the road without looking, you risk ______________ knocked down.
7. Mr. John is 65 but he isn’t going to retire yet. He wants to carry on ______________ .
8. I don’t mind you ______________ the phone as long as you pay for all your calls.
9. Hello, fancy ______________ you here. What’s a surprise!
10. What a stupid thing to do! Can you imagine anybody ______________ so stupid?
11. Sarah gave up ______________ to find a job in this country and decided to go abroad.
Exercise 6: Rewrite the following sentences with the given information
1. What shall we do? We could go to the cinema.
Linda suggested________________________________________
2. Do you want to play tennis? No, not really.
Tony didn’t fancy______________________________________
3. You were driving too fast. Yes, it’s true. Sorry.
She admitted__________________________________________
4. Why don’t we go for a swimming. Good idea!
They suggested________________________________________
5. You broke into the shop. No, I didn’t.
The boy denied________________________________________
6. Can you wait a few minutes? Sure, no problem.
They didn’t mind_______________________________________
7. I can do what I want and you can’t stop me.
You can’t stop me from__________________________________
8. It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour.
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It’s better to avoid______________________________________
9. Shall we go away tomorrow instead of today?
Shall we postpone______________________________________?
10. The diver of the car said it was true that he didn’t have a license.
The driver of the car admitted_____________________________
11. Could you turn the radio down, please?
Would you mind_______________________________________?
12. Please don’t interrupt me all the time?
I don’t want___________________________________________
13. Shall we get married? Yes, let’s
They decided__________________________________________
14. Please help me. Ok
She agreed____________________________________________
15. Can I carry this heavy bag for you, Joe? No, thanks. I can manage.
Peter offered__________________________________________
16. Let’s meet here at 8 o’clock. Ok, fine.
They arranged_________________________________________
17. What’s your name? I’m not going to tell you.
She refused___________________________________________
18. My father said that I could use his car.
My father allowed______________________________________
19. Don’t stop him doing what he wants.
Let him______________________________________________
20. He looks older when he wears glasses.
The glasses make_______________________________________
21. I think you should know the truth.
I want________________________________________________
22. Don’t let me forget to phone my sister.
Remind______________________________________________
23. At first I didn’t want to apply for the job but Sarah persuaded me.
Sarah persuaded________________________________________
24. My lawyer said I shouldn’t say anything to the police.
My lawyer advised me___________________________________
25. I was told that I shouldn’t believe everything he said.
I was warned__________________________________________
Exercise 7: Put the verb into the correct forms: TO V - V_ING – Vo
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1. When I’m tired, I enjoy (watch) ______________ television. It’s relaxing.
2. It was a nice day, so we decided (go) ______________ for a walk.
3. It’s a nice day. Does anyone fancy (go) ______________ for a walk.
4. I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind (wait) ______________.
5. They don’t have much money. They can’t afford (go) ______________ out very often.
6. I wish that dog would stop (bark) ______________. It’s driving me mad.
7. Our neighbor threatened (call) ______________ the police if we don’t stop the noise.
8. We were hungry, so I suggested (have) ______________ dinner early.
9. Hurry up! I don’t want to risk (miss) ______________ the train.
10. I’m still looking for a job but I hope (find) ______________ a well-paid job soon.
11. The headmaster begins (arrange) ______________the matter at one.
12. She loves (swim) ______________in the early morning.
13. They agreed (be) ______________ present at the opening ceremony.
14. I don’t want (force) ______________you (do) ______________what I say.
15. Most people prefer (drive) ______________to (ride) ______________
16. They have stopped (do) ______________ business because of bad situations.
17. I must ask you (stop, talk) ______________
18. Let me (help) ______________you (get) ______________ it right.
19. We like (see) ______________young students (work) ______________hard for their
future.
20. I understand you want (borrow) ______________my last volume of Harry Porter.
21. Do you mind (process) ______________these film again?
22. The manager let me (watch) ______________the actors and actresses (rehearse)
______________
23. They denied (destroy) ______________the flower beds in the schoolyard.
24. He spends ages (play) ______________games online.
25. They promised (help) ______________me (prepare) ______________ for the party.
26. She doesn’t allow (smoke) ______________ in her house.
27. I have never been to Iceland but I’d like (go) ______________there.
28. I’m in a difficult position. What do you advise me (do) ______________?
29. She said that the letter was personal and wouldn’t let me (read) ______________ it.
30. We were kept at the police station for two hours and then we were allowed (go)
______________.
31. Where would you recommend me (go) ______________ for my two-day holiday?
32. I wouldn’t recommend (eat) ______________ in this restaurant. The food is awful.
33. The film was very sad. It made me (cry) ______________.
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34. Carol’s parents always encouraged her (study) ______________ hard at school.
35. They denied (steal) ______________ the money.
36. I don’t enjoy (drive) ______________ such a long distance.
37. Has it stopped (rain) ______________ yet?
38. Can you remind me (buy) ______________ some coffee when we go out.
39. Why do you keep (ask) ______________ me questions? Can’t you (leave)
______________ me alone.
40. Bi Rain refused (answer) ______________ any more questions about the relationship
between him and this girl.
41. One of the boy admitted (break) ______________ the window.
42. The boy’s father promised (pay) ______________ for the window to be repaired.
43. Ann was cooking the kitchen when the phone rang. She just let it (ring)
______________.
44. How did the thief get into the house? I forgot (shut) ______________ the window.
45. I’ve enjoy (meet) ______________ you. I hope (meet) ______________ you again
soon.
46. The baby began (cry) ______________ in the middle of the night.
47. I was very tired. I tried (keep) ______________ my eyes open but I couldn’t.
48. I want a change. I need (go) ______________ away for a while.
49. Can you help me (get) ______________ the dinner ready?
50. He looks do funny. I can’t help (laugh) ______________ at him.
Exercise 8: Complete each sentence with a suitable verb in its correct forms.
1. Don’t forget ______________ the letter I gave you.
2. There was a lot of traffic but we managed ______________ to the airport in time.
3. Jill has decided not ______________ a car. It’s too expensive.
4. We’ve got a new computer in our office. I haven’t learn ______________ it yet.
5. I wonder where Sue is. She promised not______________ anything.
6. We were all too afraid to speak. Nobody dared ______________ anything.
7. Please remember ______________ the door when you go out.
8. You lent me some money a few months ago. Did I? I don’t remember ______________
you any money.
9. Did you remember ______________ your sister? Oh, no. I completely forgot. I will
phone her tomorrow.
10. When you see Mandy, remember ______________ her my regards, won’t you?
11. Someone must have taken my bag. I clearly remember ______________ it by the
window and now it has gone.
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12. I believe that what I said was fair. I don’t regret ______________ it.
13. I regret ______________ you that your application has been turned down.
14. I can’t go on ______________ here any more. I want a different job.
15. When I came into the room, Liz was reading a newspaper. She looked up and said
hello to me, and then went on ______________ her newspaper.
16. Do you know how ______________ to John’s house?
17. Can you show me how ______________ this washing machine?
18. Would you know how______________ if there was a fire in the building?
19. You’ll never forget ______________ a bicycle once you have learned.
20. I was really astonished. I didn’t know what______________.
Tag-questions
1. You have heard about
that, ?
2. Nam did the work
well, ?
3. He didn’t have to speak to
me, ?
4. He won’t fall
down, ?
5. You would’t like the window
open, ?
6. He used to beat his
wife, ?
7. She came very late, ?
8. Come and see me
tomorrow, ?
9. I’d better go, ?
10.There’s an examination
tomorrow, ?
11.You can’t play tennis
today, ?
12.She’s been studying English for two
years, ?
13.Your brother doesn’t like watching
TV, ?
14.Let’s listen to the
radio, ?
15.Mary is reading a book in her
room, ?
16.His parents won’t buy him a new
game, ?
17.You’ve just used the
computer, ?
18.Turn off the
television, ?
19.I’m late for the
party, ?
20.They never go to the
theatre, ?
21.His mother is very proud of
him, ?
22.The lift isn’t working
today, ?
23.Nothing could be
done, ?
24.Everybody is
here, ?
25.He didn’t wake up this
morning, ?
26.Baird didn’t produce the first TV
picture before 1920, ?
27.There are many interesting programs
tonight, ?
II.
1) Linh didn’t feel confident in her
favorite clothes, _______________?
2) The two cities are not the same in
some ways, _______________?
3) Her listening isn’t excellent,
_______________?
4) Maryam couldn’t stay for longer
time, _______________?
5) My sister has to make this room tidy,
_______________?
6) This poet has mentioned the ao dai in
poems, _______________?
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7) Lan used to walk past the mosque on
her way to primary school,
_________?
8) Nobody wrote poems yesterday,
_______________?
9) There are many religions in Malasia,
_______________?
10) His children may swim,
_______________?
11) Nam and Binh have to study harder,
_______________?
12) Women to day often prefer to wear
modern clothing at work,
____________?
13) The Parkers had a picnic on the river
bank, _______________?
14) Our teachers have taken inspiration
from some minorities,
______________?
15) Everything was OK,
_______________?
16) Oh, hurry up, _______________?
17) Hung and I can eat those cakes,
_______________?
18) You won’t be late,
_______________?
19) Ba’s village lies near the foot of the
moutain, _______________?
20) Daisy has seen that films several
times, _______________?
21) Let’s forget unhappy things,
_______________?
22) Her daughter doesn’t spend time
surfing the web, _______________?
23) Those men never worked on a farm,
_______________?
24) People of different ages like this
magazine, _______________?
25) I am wearing wrong shoes,
_______________?
26) Interactive TV is available now,
_______________?
27) He did not miss the train,
_______________?
28) Someone feels tired after the trip,
_______________?
29) Hanh and you like living in a
dormitory on campus,
_______________?
30) Their son doesn’t have much time on
computer, _______________?
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III.
1. Mr. White is a tailor, …………… …?
2. It isn’t ready yet, ………………… ?
3. I am clever, ………………………… ?
4. We must hurry, ……………… …….?
5. They won’t stop long, ……………….?
6. You asked for mustard, …………… ?
7. She speaks too quickly, …………… ?
8. He will arrive soon, ………………….?
9. The milk may be sour, ……………… ?
10. Tom doesn’t like ham, ……………… ?
11. They told me a lie, ………………………?
12. It can’t be so bad, …………………… …?
13. It was a pity, …………………………….……?
14. Jack is joining the club, …………………….?
15. You mustn’t do that again, ………… ……?
16. You ought not to eat that, ……………….…?
17. They have sold the house, ……………….…?
18. Our team won the prize, …………………… ?
19. You are leaving here tomorrow, ……………?
20. You can’t come next week, ………………….?
21. You ought to leave now, ……………………?
22. He should have come home earlier,
…………………………………………… …?
23. He daren’t do it, ………………… ……?
24. Go and get me some aspirins, ……………?
25. We need some more sugar, ……………?
26. I may open it, ……………?
27. You’d better keep quiet,
……………?
28. He used to live near here,
……………?
29. Open it for me, ……………?
30. Let’s sing it again,
……………?
31. He shouldn’t put so much
salt in it, ……………?
32. Going swimming in the
summer is very interesting,
……………?
33. Let’s dance together,
……………? The party is so
wonderful.
34. Don’t talk in class,
……………? The teacher is
explaining the lesson
35. Nobody understands what
the lady over there says,
……………?
36. The woman seldom writes
poems and stories, ……………?
37. Nothings makes you bored,
……………? You always look
happy.
38. You have read this article on
the website, ……………?
39. You don’t read this article
on the website, ……………?
40. She never tells the truth,
……………?
Let’s go to the zoo,……………… Go to the cinema with us,
’’’’’’’’?
Don’t make so much noise, ’’’’’? Everyone has their own opinions,
……………… ?
Everybody can do those things,……………….? Everything is alright now,
……………………?
Anybody is glad to hear this news, ’’’’’.? Anything came true to you,
…………………….?
No one can know how much it really costs, ? Nobody has come
here yet, ’’’’’’’ ?
Everyone doesn’t know it very well,………………? She has a good book,
…………………?
Everybody didn’t accept your opinions, ’’’’’ ? Everything hasn’t got
better, ’’’’’’’?
Nothing can change his decision, ……………………? Nothing gets better,
’’’’’’’’’ ?
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She hardly does it well, …………………….? They seldom visit you, ’’’’’’.?
Peter has never talked to Alice, ………………… ? She has no money,
’’’’’’’ ?
She has no money, ’’’’’’’’’’? She has a good book,
’’’’’’’’’’.?
Anyone may ask the president at present, …………………….?
She isn’t a teacher, ’’’’’’’’? You did not talk to Nam last night,
’’’’’’’.?
You aren’t Mr. Jonathan, ’’’’’’ ? You have not traveled around Europe,
’’’’’’’?
He wasn’t able to do this difficult
exercise, ’’’’’.?
We shall not give them a way,
’’’’’’’’’’’’.?
They weren’t responsible for the
problems,…………….?
I am not late, ’’’’’’ ?
Daisy and Jack cannot speak four
languages, …………………?
I am allowed to do this legally,
’’’’’’ ?
Mary has not been in Paris for years,
’’’’’’?
Mary did not go to Moscow last week,
’’’’’’’’ ?
They don’t have a good view of the
village from the top of the hill,
’’’’’’?
She does not make a tour of Vietnam every
year, ’’’’’’’’’’?
You had not been a teacher before
2002, ’’’’ ?
Peter does not do her homework very well,
’’’’’’?
Nam and Ngân will not come here in
time, ’’’’.?
She doesn’t have a very good-looking
face, ’’’’’’’?
They do not do their morning exercise
every day, ’’’’’’’’ ?
David and Alice do not go camping every
summer, ’’’’’’’’’’’’’?
They have a child, ………………………? They have a child, …………………………?
He has a book, ’’’’’’’’’.? He has a book, ’’’’’’’’’’.?
You had many cars, ………………………? You had many cars,
……………………………….?
1. Lan enjoys watching television after dinner, '
2. Tarn didn't go to school yesterday, ……………………?
3. They will buy a new computer, ……………… ?
4. She can drink a lot of tomato juice everyday, …………………….?
5. Your children don't watch T.V. three hours a day, ………………… ?
6. That boy delivers newspapers in this block, ………………………….?
7. Her father works for TUOI TRE newspaper, ……………….?
9. Britney Spears is the most famous singer this year………………………….
10. My classmates have seen that cartoon twice, ………………………_ __?
11 She has learned English for, four years,………………………… ?
12. That house has been built since January,………………… ?
13. Shakespeare's plays have been performed everywhere,………………………
14. They are talking about their performance,…………………………. ?
15. Thu was practicing her music lesson at 4 o'clock
yesterday………………………… ?
16. Tarn and Ba are playing sports now, ?
17. Phong and Kien were doing their reseach when we came, _
18. 18 Your mother has read tlic;;.: fairy tales for you many times, ?
19. The children haven't watched that cartoon before, _ ?
20. Lets go .somewhere; for a drink, ?
21. I am late for the appointment, ?
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22. She may not come to class today, ?
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