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Understanding when to use gerunds and infinitives can be tricky—but it’s also a powerful way to improve your English! In this worksheet collection, students will explore fun and practical exercises to master gerunds and infinitives with confidence!
Gerund and Infinitive Worksheets
- Choose the correct form of the verb: gerund (verb+ing) or infinitive (to + base verb). Circle A or B.
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Task 1: Circle the correct form of the verbs.
Task 2: Complete with the verb in the correct form.
3. Fill in the blanks with the correct word in order to complete the exercise.
Answer key:
Gerund and Infinitive Exercises
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Direction:
Complete each sentence using the correct form of the verb in parentheses: either a gerund (verb+ing) or an infinitive (to + verb).
Sentences:
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I enjoy __________ (cook) Italian food.
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She hopes __________ (travel) to Japan next year.
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They decided __________ (leave) early.
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We finished __________ (clean) the kitchen.
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He agreed __________ (help) us with the project.
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Sarah avoided __________ (talk) about the problem.
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My brother promised __________ (call) me tonight.
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I can’t stand __________ (wait) in long lines.
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They plan __________ (open) a new café.
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Would you like __________ (join) us for dinner?
Answer Key:
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cooking
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to travel
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to leave
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cleaning
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to help
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talking
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to call
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waiting
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to open
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to join
Exercise 2: Identify and Correct the Mistake
Direction:
Each sentence contains a mistake in the use of gerunds or infinitives. Read carefully and rewrite the sentence correctly by fixing the error.
Sentences with Mistakes:
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She suggested to take a break after lunch.
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I can’t afford buying a new laptop right now.
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They avoided to speak about the accident.
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He promised calling me back later.
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We discussed to move to another city.
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Do you want going with us tomorrow?
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I enjoy to listen to music while working.
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They decided not going to the concert.
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He finished to write his report last night.
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My parents agreed helping me with my homework.
Answer Key:
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She suggested taking a break after lunch.
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I can’t afford to buy a new laptop right now.
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They avoided speaking about the accident.
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He promised to call me back later.
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We discussed moving to another city.
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Do you want to go with us tomorrow?
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I enjoy listening to music while working.
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They decided not to go to the concert.
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He finished writing his report last night.
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My parents agreed to help me with my homework.
Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Form
Direction:
Read each sentence and choose the correct form of the verb: gerund (verb+ing) or infinitive (to + verb). Circle A or B.
Questions:
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She refused ___ the details of the meeting.
A) discussing B) to discuss -
I regret ___ you that the project was canceled.
A) telling B) to tell -
His parents encouraged him ___ a scholarship.
A) applying B) to apply -
The manager mentioned ___ the deadline.
A) extending B) to extend -
They forgot ___ the front door before leaving.
A) locking B) to lock -
We can’t risk ___ the data without backup.
A) losing B) to lose -
The professor explained how ___ the report properly.
A) writing B) to write -
She appears ___ very calm under pressure.
A) being B) to be -
I remember ___ this movie when I was younger.
A) seeing B) to see -
He recommended ___ early to avoid traffic.
A) leaving B) to leave
Answer Key:
| No. | Correct Answer |
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| 1 | B) to discuss |
| 2 | B) to tell |
| 3 | B) to apply |
| 4 | A) extending |
| 5 | B) to lock |
| 6 | A) losing |
| 7 | B) to write |
| 8 | B) to be |
| 9 | A) seeing |
| 10 | A) leaving |
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