1 John was trying ........ (unlock) the door with the wrong key. 2 I really hate ........ (be) late for the appointments. 3 Tim prefers ........... (walk) than to jog for exercise. 4 We like ............ (eat) outside when the weather is warm and sunny. 5 She is so impatient! She can't stand .............. (wait) in like for anything. 6 We decide ............. (spend) our holiday in a Greek island. 7 I really dislike ............ (sit) on the beach all day. 8 Joan is considering ........... (change) her major from pre-med studies to psychology. 9 My father lovers ........... (watch) international football matches. 10 They avoid .............. ( receive) visitors on Sundays.

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.

III. Complete the following sentences with the correct form (ing- form or to-infinitive) of the verbs in brackets. 1. ​Would you mind (close)​_____________the window? 2. ​I'd really love (see) _____________ you again. 3. ​It was a nice day, so we decided (go) _____________ for a walk. 4. ​I've got a new smart phone. I haven't learnt (use) _____________it yet. 5.​I hate (have) _____________ to get up early on Sunday! 6.​Don't forget (post) _____________ the letter I gave you. 7.​I wonder where Linda is. She promised not (be) _____________ late. 8.​What do you want (do) _____________ later? 9.​Minh suggested (have) _____________ a video conference this week. 10.​I'm still looking for a job, but I hope (find) _____________ something soon. 11. I couldn't possibly afford (eat) _____________ in that restaurant. 12. Do we have to (take)_____________our shoes off when entering the church?​ 13. The kids were playing in the garden when it suddenly (begin)_________ to rain. 14. If I (speak) _____________ English very well, I would look for a job in foreign companies.

V. Complete the sentences with the fo-infinitive or gerund form of the verbs in brackets. 1. Matches are used for (light) fires. (relax), 2. He went to the park 3. This knife is used for (cut) grapefruit. II. Nails, which was one of humankind's greatest inventions, are used (build) things. 18. We use the Internet ____(search) for information. 19. The vacumn is for _____(clean) the floors. 20. The clock is for ____(tell) time. 17. In the past, sea voyagers used a compass (navigate) ______the oceans 15. They went to Paris._______ (learn) French. 12. She came to the library_____ (study) hard. 13. We rewarded the children for _____(read). 16. The pen is for _____(write). 14. He promised ____(help) me. 10. They apologised for ____(be) late. 8. He thanked everyone for ____(come). 9. She went home ___(study). 4. We stopped at the shop (get) 5. The speakers are for some magazines. (play) music. 6. I made a cake ____(practise) baking. 7.I want ____(go) out tonight.

Complete the sentences with the correct form,gerund of infinitive,of the words in parentheses
1. I think Sam deserves (have) ____________ another chance.

2.Olga finally admitted (be) ___________ responsible for the problem.

3.I don’t recall ever (hear) ____________ you mention his name before.

4.Nadia keeps (promise) _____________ (visit) _____________ us, but she never does.

5.Margaret challenged me (race) ___________ her across the pool.

6.Oscar keeps (hope) ____________ and (pray) ____________ that things will get better.

7.I finally managed (persuade) ______________ Yoko (stay) ___________ in school and (finfish) ____________ her degree.

Exercise 03: 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       make         watch       do          cycle         eat          hang out         travel        get         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.  Minh is in good shape. He enjoys _____________ sport and exercise.

7.  She doesn’t like _____________ up early in the morning, especially at the weekend.

8.  Emily dislikes _____________ crafts, but she enjoys origami.

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

III. 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    make   watch    do    cycle    eat    hang out    travel    get    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. Minh is in good shape. He enjoys ………………. sport and exercise.

7. She doesn’t like ……..…. up early in the morning, especially at the weekend.

8. Emily dislikes ………………. crafts, but she enjoys origami.

9. I fancy ………………. out tonight because I’m too tired to cook.

10. Nancy adores ………………… with her best friend Helen.