Gerund and Infinitive
Questions + answered
1. Tasya wishes … her grandparents more often.
a. Visiting
b. To Visit
2. I dislike … money on non-essential items.
a. Spending
b. To spend
3. I watched two lions … in the
grass in South Africa.
a. To sleep
b. Sleeping
4. We promise … in touch with our clients.
a. To stay
b. Staying
5. My mother taught me not … about my academic work.
a. Lying
b. To lie
ADVERB
Adverb of Time
Example :
1.
Goldilocks went to the Bears’ house yesterday.
2.
I’m going to tidy my room tomorrow.
3.
I, together with my pals, already have eaten lunch.
4.
She’ll prepare for the final test from now to the next saturday.
5.
I paid a call my friend in the hospital last week.
Adverb of Place
Example:
1.
The child went indoors.
2.
He lived and worked abroad.
3.
The ceremony was being held outdoors.
4.
Chris is going to work overseas.
5.
The road twists uphill.
Adverb of Manner
Example :
1.
The little girl ran quickly. In this sentence quickly modifies the verb ran (to
run).
2.
The rich woman learned from experts how to arrange flowers beautifully.
3.
Students have to walk calmly in the school.
4.
Please read the instructions carefully before you filling the form.
5.
He wanted to know the difference between working hard and working smart.
Adverb of Frequency
Example :
1. I always do my homework on time. - In this
sentence always shows us the frequency (how often) I do my homework
on time.
2.
She goes out occasionally. - In this sentence occasionally shows us the frequency
(how often) she goes out.
3.
I always update the calendar at the beginning of the month.
4.
Poetria often takes notes during the Skype sessions.
5. I usually have to get up early to walk Laika.
EXERCISES
Complete each sentence with one of these verbs :
1.
He tried to avoid answering my question.
2.
Could you please stop making so much noise?
3.
I enjoy listening to music.
4.
I considered applying for the job but in the end I decided against it.
5.
Have you finished washing your hair yet?
6.
If you walk into the road without looking, you risk to be knocked down.
7.
Jim is 65 but he isn’t going to retire yet. He wants to carry on working.
8.
I don’t mind you using the phone as long as you pay for all your calls.
9.
Hello! Fancy seeing you here! What a surprise!
10.
I’ve put off writing the letter so many times. I really must do it today.
11.
What a stupid thing to do! Can you imagine anybody being so stupid?
12.
Sarah gave up trying to find a job in this country and decided to go abroad.
Complete the sentences so that they mean the same as the first sentence.
Use –ing.
1.
can do what I want and you can’t stop me. You can’t stop me doing what I want.
2.
It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour. It’s better
to avoid driving in rush hours
3.
Shall we go away tomorrow instead of today? Shall we postpone going today untiltomorrow
4.
The driver of the car said it was true that he didn’t have a licence. The
driver of the car admitted saying that he didn’t have a licence.
5.
Could you turn the radio down, please? Would you mind turning down the radio please?
6.
Please don’t interrupt me all the time. Would you mind stop interrupting me all the time.
EXERCISES
Complete each sentence with a suitable verb.
1.
Don’t forget to post the letter I gave you
2.
There was a lot of traffic but we managed to get to the airport in time.
3.
Jill has decided not to drive a car
4.
We’ve got a new
computer in our office. I haven’t learnt to operate it yet
5.
I wonder where sue is. She promised not to be late.
6.
We were all to afraid to speak. Nobody dared to speak anything.
Put the verb into the correct form, to… or –ing. (See Unit 52 for verb +
-ing.)
1.
When I’m tired, I enjoy watching television. It’s relaxing. (watch)
2.
It was a nice day , so we decided to go for a walk.(go)
3.
it’s a nice day. Does anyone fancy going for a walk? (go)
4.
I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind to wait. (wait)
5.
They don’t have much money. They cant afford going out very often. (go)
6.
I wish that dog would stop barking its driving me mad. (bark)
7.
Our neighbor threatened to call the police if we didn’t stop the noise. (call)
8.
We were hungry, so I suggested to have dinner early. (have)
9.
Hurry up ! I don’t want to risk missing the train. (miss)
10.
Im still lookingfor a job but I hope to find something soon. (find)
