Gerunds and Infinitives!!

Gerund or Infinitive?

100

I know you want it, but I can't justify (pay) that much money for a pet monkey for your birthday.

paying

200

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

300

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

400

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 (practice) (write) and you will begin (see) improvement!

1. speeding 2. to talk 3. practicing, writing, to see

500

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

The Correct Preposition?

100

1. He said he was opposed (about/to/from) seeing any movies with a lot of violence.

1. opposed to

200

1. Gaw! 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

300

1. Ashley said that she was really nervous (about/to/for) speaking in public that day. 2. "Neo, knowing that path is different (to/from/for) walking the path." 3. This isn't my fault! I'm not responsible (about/to/for) keeping everyone in check.

1. nervous about 2. different from 3. responsible for

400

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 t.v. and watched the couch. 2.Are you really satisfied (in/with/of) sitting around here all day eating Uncrustables? 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

500

1. Do you ever worry (in/to/by/with/about/for) being abducted by aliens? I do. All the time. 2. You didn't plan (to/on/about/with/in) me hitting you in the head with a shovel now did you?! 3. 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. plan on 3. ashamed of/about 4. capable of

Preposition or Fixed Phrase?

100

1. When she said yes, she was referring to (come) with us to the movies.

1. to=preposition. Referring to coming.

200

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.

300

1. Though they longed for the cosmopolitan life of a big city, they were resigned to (live) in the one-horse town of Del Rio. 2. Caleb 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

400

1. Jeremy requested to (have) the meeting pushed back to 4:00pm instead of 3:30. 2.Can you commit to (practice) 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

500

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. Hmph. 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

Gerund AND Infinitive

100

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

200

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

300

1. If you continue (perform) this well, you'll surely get a promotion! 2. Try (go) a bit slower. 3. Nate 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

400

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

500

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

Gerund or Infinitive? (Yes, again.)

100

1. I can't help (wonder) what is going through that guy's head sometimes. He's straight up crazy.

wondering

200

1. How do you plan (celebrate) (win) your award? 2. I don't recall (make) that decision.

1. to celebrate, winning 2. making

300

1. You sure do seem (cut) yourself a lot. If I were you, I'd avoid (take) that whittling class you were interested in. 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 cut, taking 2. to take part in, doing 3. to become

400

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 (shoot) me! All I did was suggest (wear) different shoes and she warned me (shut) my mouth or else. I hesitate (say) what I thought of the rest of her outfit.

1. to land 2. to fly 3. drinking 4. to party, coming 5. to shoot, wearing, to say

500

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