Gerunds and Infinitives

Gerunds/Infinitives 1

100

She suggested (travel) together for safety, since the area was so dangerous.

She suggested travelling together for safety, since the area was so dangerous.

200

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.

300

I can't help (bite) my nails when I'm nervous.

I can't help biting my nails when I'm nervous.

400

-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.

500

I can’t lose weight.
Have you tried (eat) less?

I can’t lose weight.
Have you tried eating less?

Gerunds/Infinitives 2

100

Tom offered (lend) me some money. 

Tom offered to lend me some money. 

200

Do you want (go) to the cinema?

Do you want to go to the cinema? 

300

I need (paint) my house.

I need to paint my house.

400

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.

500

I regret (inform) you that your flight has been cancelled.

I regret to inform you that your flight has been cancelled.

Gerunds/Infinitives 3

100

I desired (go) to the Bahamas.

to go

200

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.

300

-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.

400

Do you mind (read) the next chapter?

reading

500

I would like (see) Disneyland. 

I would like to see Disneyland. 

Gerunds/Infinitives 4

100

You risk (lose) your job if you do that again

losing

200

I have decided (do) my homework later. 

I have decided to do my homework later. 

300

It's worth (consult) a specialist. 

consulting

400

I stopped (eat) peanuts because I am allergic to them.

I stopped eating peanuts because I am allergic to them.

500

I refuse (be) late to my interview. This job is very important to me. 

I refuse to be late to my interview.

Gerunds/Infinitives 5

100

I don't like people (sit) on my garden.

sitting

200

Sarah enjoys (read) romantic novels. 

Sarah enjoys reading romantic novels. 

300

I miss (live) next to the sea. 

I miss living next to the sea. 

400

I will never forget (meet) my boss for the first time.

I will never forget meeting my boss for the first time.

500

Peter suggested (go) to an Italian restaurant. 

Peter suggested going to an Italian restaurant.