gerunds and infinitives
Complete the sentences with the right form of the verb in brackets.
Isn't there anywhere _____ here? (sit down)
to sit down
Choose the right word.
I wore my new shoes to work today and now I've got a blister / plaster on my toe.
blister
Choose the right word.
1 My husband is as stubborn as a horse / mule.
2 Grandad never hears the doorbell. He's as deaf as a bat / post.
1 mule
2 post
Complete the sentences with the right form of the verb in brackets.
Let's go and have a coffee. The meeting isn't due _____ until 10.30. (start)
to start
Complete the missing words.
It's a very quiet place, completely off the b_____ track.
beaten
Complete the sentences with the right form of the verb in brackets.
1 Rick hates _____ that he can't dance very well. (admit)
2 I would love ______ the installation, but it finished the day before we arrived. (see)
1 admitting
2 to have seen
Choose the right word.
That's a very deep cut. It may need bandages / stitches.
stitches
Choose the right word.
1 I was so tired I slept like a fish / log last night.
2 Now that my laptop's been mended it work like a dream / flash.
1 log
2 dream
Choose the right phrase. Tick if both are possible.
I'll be working / I'm working at home this afternoon, so you can call me there.
both are correct
Complete the missing words.
We s_____ off at 7.00 and we were there by 11.00.
set
Complete the sentences with the right form of the verb in brackets.
1 There's no point _____ him. He always has his phone turned off while he's driving. (call)
2 It's important for celebrities _____ at all the right parties. (see)
1 calling
2 to be seen
Choose the right word.
1 Do you know which surgeon / GP will be operating on you?
2 I've got a strange scan / rash on my hands. I think it might be an allergy to detergent.
1 surgeon
2 rash
Complete the sentences with an appropriate word.
My son is as stubborn as a ________. Getting him to go to bed is a nightmare!
mule
Choose the right phrase. Tick if both are possible.
1 You'd better get on the train now. It's on the point of / about to leave.
2 The princess is to / is due to open the new hospital early next month.
1 about
2 both are correct
Complete the missing words.
1 As soon as we get there, let's h_____ the shops!2 It used to be an unspoilt village, but now it's really t_____ - there are ten hotels!
1 hit
2 touristy
Complete the second sentence with a gerund or infinitive so that it means the same as the first.
1 We can't get a taxi because we don't have enough cash. > We don't have enough cash _____ a taxi.
2 It won't do you any good to feel guilty about what happened. > It's no good _____ guilty about what happened.
1 to get
2 feeling
Complete the sentences with an appropriate word.
1 After running 20 miles, I had a big, painful ________ on my foot because my shoe was too loose.
2 I got ________ the last time I ate seafood.
1 blister
2 food poisoning
Complete the sentences with an appropriate word.
1 I sleep like a ________ when I exercise during the day.
2 These organizational tips work like a ________. I’ve never felt more organized!
1 log
2 dream
Right or wrong? Correct the mistakes in the bold phrases.
Keith: So what are you and Wendy doing this weekend?
Tom: Well, the school holidays start on Friday and we will go to the seaside with the kids. We can't stay away for long, though. Wendy's due go into hospital on Monday.
K: Really? Is she having an operation?
T: Yes, but it's nothing serious. It's just her wrist. She'll be home again in the evening.
correct; correct; we're going (to go); due to go; correct; correct
Complete the missing words.
1 Sadly, my father-in-law died suddenly, so we had to c_____ our holiday.
2 It's been such a stressful couple of months. I need a break to r_____ my batteries.
1 cancel
2 recharge
Complete the second sentence with a gerund or infinitive so that it means the same as the first.
1 He was fed up with his wife telling him what to wear. > He was fed up with _____ what to wear by his wife.
2 It would have been better if the director had informed me personally. > I would rather _____ by the director in person.
3 He's unsure about what he should do after he graduates. > He's unsure about what _____ after he graduates.
1 being told
2 have been informed
3 to do
Complete the sentences with an appropriate word.
1 I think I’ve broken my ankle, but I’m just waiting for ________ to confirm.
2 Colds are caused by ________.
3 Did you ask the doctor about the ________ of your new medication?
1 an X-ray
2 viruses
3 side effects
Complete the sentences with an appropriate word.
1 Rick’s as blind as a ______. He really needs to get some new glasses.
2 Your children were as good as _____. I loved babysitting them!
1 bat
2 gold
Right or wrong? Correct the mistakes in the bold phrases.
Tim: What do you and Jennifer do this weekend?
Keith: Sadly, Jennifer is working all weekend. Her company is about to be taken over by a big multinational so everyone is worried they're losing their jobs. So it looks like I'll be spending the weekend on my own. I've decided that I'm painting the outside of the house if the weather stays nice.
T: That doesn't sound like much fun! Have a good weekend.
are you and Jennifer doing/going to do; correct; correct; they're going to lose/they'll lose; correct; I'm going to paint
Complete the missing words.
1 Our room had a br_____ view of the mountains.
2 On the first day we decided to go to the market and s_____ the local street food.
1 breathtaking
2 sample