PRACTICE - Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive or gerund form.

31. She often avoids…………………. (deal) with serious problems.

32. Peter is usually willing…………………. (help) his colleagues.

33. She doesn’t mind………………….(work) long hours.

34. You can’t talk to the manager right now. He is busy……………(give) instructions to the new employees.

35. They wasted a lot of time………………….(try) to find their way out of the town.

36. Jim stopped………………….(have) lunch and………………….(rest).

37. The doctor advised my father………………….(follow) a healthy diet.

38. His parents made him………………….(study ) instead of…………… (let) him……………… (go) out with his friends.

39. The door is stuck. I will try………………….(push) it open.

40. Mrs. Thomson expects her students…………………. (hand) in their projects on Monday.

I. Complete the sentences with the correct form ( to - infinitive or - ing form ) of the verbs in the box. Some verbs can be followed by either a to-infinitive or an -ing form.

" Stay, watch, cycle, eat, travel, read "

1. My brother loves _____________ live football on TV.

2. Do people in your country like _____________ abroad on vacation?

3. Riding a bike is Lan’s pleasure, but she detests _____________ in the rain.

4. I don’t mind _____________ at home to look after the children.

5. As a child, he hated _____________ books, but now he finds it enjoyable.

6. I fancy _____________ out tonight because I’m too tired to cook. 

I. Complete the sentences with the correct form ( to - infinitive or - ing form ) of the verbs in the box. Some verbs can be followed by either a to - infinitive or an - ing form. " Stay, watch, cycle, eat, travel, read ".

1. My brother loves _____________ live football on TV.

2. Do people in your country like _____________ abroad on vacation?

3. Riding a bike is Lan’s pleasure, but she detests _____________ in the rain.

4. I don’t mind _____________ at home to look after the children.

5. As a child, he hated _____________ books, but now he finds it enjoyable.

6. I fancy _____________ out tonight because I’m too tired to cook.

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G. Complete the text with the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets. Sometimes both are correct.

At the end of a long journey, most people prefer to get

soon as possible. They don't fancy 2

(get) home and relax as

(shop), but they don't want

(arrive) home with nothing to eat. Now, travellers who pass through Gatwick Airport in London can avoid 4 fridge by choosing 5 (return) home on an empty (visit) a virtual shop. There are no real products in

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the shop, only images on ten large screens. When you decide 6 something, you use your smartphone to scan it. You keep 7 until you've found everything you need, then you pay. After that, you can spend a

(buy)

(scan) items

week or two

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(enjoy) your holiday. The shop promises

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(deliver) your shopping soon after you get home. According to the retailer, the virtual shop is a perfect combination of traditional and online shopping. People enjoy (look) around shops, but they also love 11

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(shop) online

because it's so convenient.

PRACTICE - Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive or gerund form.

41. She prefers………………….(hang) out with friends to………………….(be) at home.

42. The little boy denied………………….(eat) all the chocolates.

43. It is dangerous………………….(light) a fire in the forest.

44.'What’s the use of………………….(wait) lot an answer?

45. I watched them through the window………….(break) into the jewelry shop opposite my house.

46. lt would be a good idea………………….(have) a Christmas party.

47. I don’t remember………………….(meet) him before.

48. It’s too hot …………………. (wear) a jacket.

49. Jennifer doesn’t wear her gold watch because she is afraid of …………………. (scratch) it.

50. Yesterday she went to the library………………….(find) information for her History Project.

Put the verbs in brackets into the  correct tense or correct form:
1. In the past, women ________________ to go to work. (not have)
2. He _____________ (study) English for 4 years so far.
3. When I saw her, she ___________ in a café. (sit)
4. I hope, it ____________ next week. (rain)
5. ____________ you ever  ___________ an elephant ?    (see)
6. We (not cook) ______________ Chung cakes last year.      
7. It’s no use (ask ) _________ the children to work harder.. How 8. 8. How long _________ you (live)__________ here? For 5 years.

II. Complete the following sentences with the correct form ( ing-form or to-infinitive) of the verbs in brackets.
1. He delayed (tell)________her the news, waiting for the right moment.
2. I demand (see)________the manager.
3. My father offered (take) _________.us to the airport.
4. I haven’t missed (smoke) ___________like I expected to.
5. We’ve had to postpone (go) ___________to France because the children are ill.
6. I hate (interrupt)_________, but it’s time we left.
7. She admitted to (have)___________stolen the car.
8. Katie chose (say) __________away from work that day.
9. Hurry up! We’re waiting (go)________
10. I don’t appreciate (be)__________treated like a second-class citizen.

II. Complete the following sentences with the correct form ( ing-form or to-infinitive) of the verbs in brackets.

1. He delayed (tell)________her the news, waiting for the right moment.

2. I demand (see)________the manager.

3. My father offered (take) _________.us to the airport.

4. I haven’t missed (smoke) ___________like I expected to.

5. We’ve had to postpone (go) ___________to France because the children are ill.

6. I hate (interrupt)_________, but it’s time we left.

7. She admitted to (have)___________stolen the car.

8. Katie chose (say) __________away from work that day.

9. Hurry up! We’re waiting (go)________

10. I don’t appreciate (be)__________treated like a second-class citizen.