Gerung as the subject of a sentence
Infinitive or gerund
Gerunds
Examples
100

_________ in the shower is my favorite way to start the day.

Singing or To sing?

Singing.

100

I recommend to visit the history museum.

Is the sentence correct?

No. Recommend + v-ing

100

Do you fancy going to the cinema tonight?

Is the sentence correct?

Yes. Fancy + v-ing

100

I love _______ in the sea at night.

to swim / swimming

Both are correct.

200

_________ every morning helps me stay fit and healthy.

Reading or Running?

Running.

200

He's pretending to being sick so he doesn't have to work.

Is the sentence incorrect?

It is incorrect. He's pretending to be... 

(pretend + infinitive)

200

My sister is interested in learn how to drive.

Is this sentence correct or incorrect?

Incorrect.  Preposition + v-ing

200

It was amazing _______ Macchu Picchu.

visiting / to visit

to visit

300

Eat healthy is important for maintaining a balanced diet.

Is the sentence correct or incorrect?

Incorrect. It's "Eating..." because that's the subject in the sentence.

300

When you feel down, _______ on smiling.

try / keep / consider

keep on 

300

Which of these verbs is not followed by infinitive (to)?

plan, need, agree, recommend, would like.

recommend + v-íng

400

________ requires patience, dedication, and a love for nurturing plants.

Gardening

400

The shop assistant _______ to accept my credit card.

would / suggest / refuse

refuse to

400

Which of these verbs is not followed by a gerund (v-ing)?

finish, agree, mind, imagine, avoid.

agree to

500

__________ regularly can improve cardiovascular fitness.

Swimming

500

It is _______ to learn English than German.

easier / easy / easiest

easier = comparative form

(easy to)

500

A. They prefer eating outside.

B. They prefer to eat outside.

Which is correct, A, B, or both?

Both sentences are correct. (See p. 170)