Gerunds and infinitives

1. Diapositive 1

swimming (swim).
Debbie likes __________

2. Diapositive 2

to buy
Janet wants __________
(buy)
a new coat.

3. Diapositive 3

I’m quite sure they’ll decide
to
go
_____(go)
to England soon.

4. Diapositive 4

I absolutely love _________
speaking
(speak) English.

5. Diapositive 5

smoking (smoke)
I gave up _________
some time ago.

6. Diapositive 6

At the water distributor I stopped
________
to talk (talk) to Barbara.

7. Diapositive 7

I’d hate ________
to be
(be) a nurse.
I can’t stand blood.

8. Diapositive 8

I’m trying ________
to work (work).
Please stop __________
(talk)!
talking

9. Diapositive 9

I’m tired. I want ________
to go
(go)
to bed.

10. Diapositive 10

running
The buses usually stop _________
(run) before midnight.

11. Diapositive 11

being (be) late
We must avoid _______
for the meeting.

12. Diapositive 12

I’d like __________
to visit
(visit) Texas
one of these days.

13. Diapositive 13

Don’t forget __________
to send
(send) me
a postcard!

14. Diapositive 14

Goodbye. I hope _________
to see
(see)
you again soon.

15. Diapositive 15

Sometimes a country refuses
to take (take) part in the Olympics.
_______

16. Diapositive 16

to help (help)
I’ve agreed _________
organize the trip.

17. Diapositive 17

I really regret _________
selling
(sell)
my boat.

18. Diapositive 18

I’m taking the dog out. Would you
like ________
to come (come)?

19. Diapositive 19

to leave
I hear you’re preparing _________
(leave) the company.

20. Diapositive 20

My decision proved _______
to be (be)
the best thing for everyone.