Gerund or Infinitive?
1. He said he was opposed (about/to/from) seeing any movies with a lot of violence.
1. opposed to
1. When she said yes, she was referring to (come) with us to the movies.
1. to=preposition. Referring to coming.
1. I'm sorry, I just can't excuse her (question) my authority. 2. Sarah? Oh, I excused her (go) to the restroom about 5 minutes ago.
1. questioning 2. to go
1. I can't help (wonder) what is going through that guy's head sometimes. He's totally crazy.
wondering
1. We'll have to wait (see) what happens next. 2. As we drive by the store, can we stop (see) if it's open?
1.to see 2. to see
1.She's always complaining (to/for/about) helping out, isn't she? 2. I thought I'd be finished by now but I didn't plan (to/on/for) this project taking so long!
1. complaining about 2. plan on
1. I hesitate to (say) what's really on my mind because you won't like it. 2. Do you finally intend to (tell) us the truth?
1. to=infinitive. Hesitate to say. 2. to=infinitive. Intend to tell.
1. Remember (get) some milk when you go to the store. 2. I remembered (make) a dentist appointment for later this week.
1. to get 2. to make
1. How do you plan (celebrate) (win) your award? 2. I don't recall (make) that decision.
1. to celebrate, winning 2. making
1.You neglected (inform) me that you got arrested this weekend. 2.I promise (pay) you back when I can. 3.Did he mention (meet) me yesterday?
1. to inform 2. to pay 3. meeting
1. Ashley said that she was really nervous (about/to/for) speaking in public that day. 2.This isn't my fault! I'm not responsible (about/to/for) keeping everyone in check.
1. nervous about 2. responsible for
1. Though they longed for the cosmopolitan life of a big city, they were resigned to (live) in the small and boring town of Del Rio. 2. Alex devoted himself to (take care of) his grandparents. 3. I won't pretend to (be) interested in what you're saying. It's really really boring, and I just don't care.
1. to=preposition. Resigned to living 2. to=preposition. Devoted himself to taking care of 3. to=infinitive. Pretend to be
1. If you continue (perform) this well, you'll surely get a promotion! 2. Try (go) a bit slower. 3. Nano started (clean) as soon as he got home. 4. Do you remember (tell) me about the new Vietnamese restaurant?
1. to perform/performing 2. to go/going 3. to clean/cleaning 4. telling
1. Ricky graduated, but didn't seem (know) what to do with his life. He was drifting. 2. I'll permit you (take part in) this activity, but only this once! I can't permit (do) this kind of thing regularly. It's dangerous. 3. What was it that caused you (become) so petrified of spiders?
1. to know 2. to take part in, doing 3. to become
1.The police don't permit (speed), unless you have a Concealed Handgun License, in which case: speed away! 2.Can you believe that?! Leila refused (talk) to me! 3. Keep (practise) (write) and you will begin (see) improvement!
1. speeding 2. to talk 3. practising, writing, to see
1. Hey man, sorry (in/by/about) saying all those nasty things. I should never have said that your mom was so dumb that she sat on the TV and watched the couch. 2. Are you really satisfied (in/with/of) sitting around here all day eating popcorns? 3. I'm not going to apologize (for/by/to) saying your mom was dumb. I'm just not.
1. sorry about 2. satisfied with 3. apologize for
1. Jeremy requested to (have) the meeting pushed back to 4:00pm instead of 3:30. 2.Can you commit to (practise) the harmonica for 3 hours every day? No? Well then you'll never be truly great. 3. You must apply yourself to (keep) healthy! 4. I said I would finish this project and I mean (do) it!
1. to=infinitive. Requested to have 2. to=preposition. Commit to practicing 3. to=preposition. Apply yourself to keeping 4. to=infinitive. Mean (intend) to do
1. I regret (eat) the entire cake in only 20 minutes. Turns out that wasn't a good idea. 2. I think you regret not (do) things more than you regret the things you did do. 3. Stop (live) in the past and begin (enjoy) the present. 4. Life is short. You've got to remember to stop (smell) the roses every now and again. 5. Ah! I forgot (buy) a present for my mom's birthday!
1. eating 2. doing 3. living, enjoying/to enjoy 4. to smell 5. to buy
1. Alex hopes (land) a great job when she finishes school. 2. She didn't choose (fly) this early. It was just the only flight available. 3. Please, limit your (drink) to less than 3 bottles of wine per night. 4. He planned (party) with us but now he doesn't really feel like (come). 5. She threatened (hit) me! All I did was suggest (wear) different shoes and she warned me (shut) my mouth.
1. to land 2. to fly 3. drinking 4. to party, coming 5. to hit, wearing, to shut
1. You make mistakes because you always rush (be) the first one finished without (care) if your work is good or not. 2. I see movies (escape) (live) my uneventful life in Wichita Falls, TX. 3. I just can't tolerate her (whine) anymore, so I have arranged (have) her hit over the head with an old cello. 4. I recommend (learn) (cook) for yourself. It'll help you (save) money.
1. to be, caring 2.to escape, living 3. whining , to have 4. learning , to cook, to save
1. Do you ever worry (in/to/by/with/ about/for) being abducted by aliens? I do. All the time. 2. He said he wasn't ashamed (with/in/ of/for/about) peeing his pants. 4. He's not capable (with/to/by/about/of) killing my dog, is he?
1. worry about 2. ashamed of/about 4. capable of
1. He subjected us all to his terrible (sing) for hours on end! 2. I fail to (see) how this helps our situation. 3. Ok. I confess to (finish) all the lessons in our grammar book. I can't help it! I just love grammar. 4. This product claims to (remove) 90% of your freckles in under an hour. I don't buy it. 5. I didn't think you punched her that hard, but she doesn't seem to (be) moving, does she?
1. to=preposition. Subjected (us all) to (his terrible) singing 2. to=infinitive. Fail to see 3. to=preposition. Confess to finishing 4. to=infinitive. Claims to remove 5. to=infinitive. Seem to be
Do you remember 1. (go) to see that band play in Dallas last year? We thought we remembered 2.(bring) the tickets but we actually forgot 3.(print) them off our home computer. We started 4.(sneak) in the back door and then we remembered 5.(save) the digital tickets on our phones earlier that day.
1. going 2.to bring 3. to print 4. sneaking/to sneak 5.saving
1. I guess I shouldn't put off (make) this phone call any longer. 2. I guess he expected me (be) happy that he showed up but I can't pretend (like) him. 3. Can you explain (allow) your 12 year old son (drive) your car down to Dallas and risk (crash) your car and (kill) himself and countless others? 4. I'm really struggling (come) to terms with your decision though I appreciate your (tell) me face to face.
1. making 2. to be, to like 3. allowing, to drive, crashing, killing 4. to come, telling