Prep or adj
Maya is worried about _____ the test, but I'm not. (Pass)
passing
I use this app ___ learn new words.(learn)
to learn
"I enjoy to read books."
❌
➡ "I enjoy reading books."
I enjoy ___ movies. (watch)
➡ watching
John enjoys listening to music, or John enjoys to listen to music.
listening.
It’s important ___ (exercise) regularly.
to exercise
A microphone is used for ___ audio. (record)
recording
"He suggested going to the park."
✅
Jane enjoys ________ games on weekends. (play)
playing
My doctor told me exercising more often, or my doctor told me to exercise more often.
My doctor told me to exercise more often.
Eric has a good excuse for _______ to class. He was sick. (not/come)
not coming
He left early ___ the bus. (catch)
to catch
"She decided studying abroad."
❌
➡ "She decided to study abroad."
Elena hopes _________ her birthday with a big party. (celebrate)
to celebrate
I started to work, or I started working.
both
He was shocked ___ (see) the results.
to see
This tool is useful for ___ minor car issues, but for serious problems, you should see a mechanic. (fix)
fixing
"He is used to wake up early."
❌
➡ "He is used to waking up early."
They decided ___ on vacation next month. (go)
➡ to go
Maria loves to swim in the ocean, or Maria loves swimming in the ocean.
both
They are interested in ___ (learn) a new language.
learning
She went to the store ___ some ingredients for the dinner she’s cooking tonight. (buy)
to buy
"They stopped to smoke because it was bad for their health."
❌
➡ "They stopped smoking because it was bad for their health."
Even though I asked the people in front of me at the movie _______ quiet, they kept_______. (be, talk)
to be, talking
The computer stopped working after the power went out, or the computer stopped to work after the power went out.
The computer quit working after the power went out