Gerunds/Infinitives 1
She suggested (travel) together for safety, since the area was so dangerous.
She suggested travelling together for safety, since the area was so dangerous.
1) The boss made her (rewrite) the report because it was full of mistakes.
2) She was made (rewrite) the report because it was full of mistakes.
The boss made her rewrite the report because it was full of mistakes.
She was made to rewrite the report because it was full of mistakes.
You should/can/must/might (apply) for that job.
You should/can/must/might apply for that job.
I prefer (prepare) for my exams in complete silence.
I prefer to prepare/preparing for my exams in complete silence.
We are sorry to say that, but you seem (be) overqualified for this position.
We are sorry to say that, but you seem to be overqualified for this position.
I cant stand/can't bear (be) alone, I always need someone by my side.
I cant stand/can't bear being/to be alone, I always need someone by my side.
- Would you like (go) to the cinema tonight?
- I'd rather (see) a stand up show.
- Would you like to go to the cinema tonight?
- I'd rather see a stand up show.
The movie we wanted to see was sold out so we ended up (see) a different one.
The movie we wanted to see was sold out so we ended up seeing a different one.
1) Oops! I wasn’t paying attention while cooking, and I let the food (burn).
2) In the end, the hostages were let (go).
1) Oops! I wasn’t paying attention while cooking, and I let the food burn.
2) In the end, the hostages were let go.
My doctor said I'd better (use) less salt in my food because I've got pre-hypertension.
My doctor said I'd better use less salt in my food because I've got pre-hypertension.
I can't help (bite) my nails when I'm nervous.
I can't help biting my nails when I'm nervous.
I need (paint) my house.
My house needs (paint).
I need to paint my house.
My house needs painting = My house needs to be painted.
-Did you mean (dial) her number?
- Yes, but I changed my mind.
-Did you mean to dial her number?
- Yes, but I changed my mind.
- I've had a tough day at work. I feel exhausted. Could you make dinner tonight?
- Sorry, I can't help you (cook) dinner, I've got some work to do.
- I've had a tough day at work. I feel exhausted. Could you make dinner tonight?
- Sorry, I can't help you cook/to cook dinner, I've got some work to do.
Being an adult means (do) things you don't enjoy that much.
Being an adult means doing things you don't enjoy that much.
-Honey, have you booked a trip to Hawaii yet?
- Sorry, Jen, I don't remember (promise) that to you.
-Honey, have you booked a trip to Hawaii yet?
- Sorry, Jen, I don't remember promising that to you.
He was thirsty during his speech, so he stopped (drink) a glass of water.
He was thirsty during his speech, so he stopped to drink a glass of water.
- Did Mark remember (tell) the boss he would be late?
- Yes, he did, but it's all right because the meeting has been postponed.
- Did Mark remember to tell the boss he would be late?
- Yes, he did, but it's all right because the meeting has been postponed.
I stopped (eat) peanuts because I am allergic to them.
I stopped eating peanuts because I am allergic to them.
I will never forget (meet) my boss for the first time.
I will never forget meeting my boss for the first time.
I can’t lose weight.
Have you tried (eat) less?
I can’t lose weight.
Have you tried eating less?
I regret (inform) you that your flight has been cancelled.
I regret to inform you that your flight has been cancelled.
I was so busy with work, I forgot (pay) my rent this month.
I was so busy with work, I forgot to pay my rent this month.
I regretted (be) late for the interview. It spoiled the impression, and I didn't get the job.
I regretted being late for the interview. It spoiled the impression, and I didn't get the job.
She tried (climb) the tree, but she couldn't even get off the ground.
She tried to climb the tree, but she couldn't even get off the ground.