GI026 - Gerund and Infinitive

Gap-fill exercise

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!

Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in brackets - Gerund or Infinitive



  1. He is interested in basketball. (PLAY)
  2. When he grows up he wants a teacher. (BE)
  3. I am used to up late. (STAY)
  4. He advised me a doctor. (SEE)
  5. The teacher doesn't allow in our school. (SMOKE)
  6. The man was caught (STEAL)
  7. Would you mind for a few minutes (WAIT)
  8. They decided an urgent meeting next week. (HOLD)
  9. Why do you keep on me angry ? (MAKE)
  10. He insisted on with us (COME)
  11. I hope you won't forget this book to your teacher. (GIVE)
  12. He stopped for a few minutes a cigarette (SMOKE)