gerund vs infinitive

1. The government encourages (recycle).

2. She is tired of (wash) dishes every night.

3. He understood her (leave) so soon.

4. He went (fish) with his father.

5. He wants (take) the test.

6. Kelly offered (take) us home.

7. Her reaction to (win) the Oscar was a bit odd.

8. They want (play) with us.

9. I advised (start) the game.

10. Your support enabled us (finish) on time.

11. He denied (take) the car.

12. Russell was discouraged by (not win) that match.

13. I promised you (take care) of Jonathan.

14. His decision (quit) was very surprising.

15. David is starting (work) there next week.

infinite vs gerund

1*. He is determined  (win) that race.

2. He lay in bed (plan) the days to come.

3. We went (run) in the morning.

4. Her fear of spiders made (travel) difficult.

5. They don't mind (wait) outside.

6. The problem is (get) there on time.

7. I am accustomed to (take care) of myself.

8. I want him ((paint) the wall.

9. (be), or (not be), that is the question.

10. This guy is known for (break) the rules.

11. Sue enjoys (dance).

12. The advantages of (go) by train were clearly visible.

13. Your advice (plan) ahead was excellent.

14. Your addiction to (drink) will not serve you well.

15. I am pleased (meet) you.

error exercise

Answers for Exercise 1

Identify the errors 

Many people attended the funeral of the great man.

The shepherd took the cattle to the field.

Sita could not understand what the teacher was saying.

Do you know the importance of clean water?

Laughter is the best medicine.

The flock of sheep blocked the road.

The children were playing in the Giant’s garden.

The children decided to surprise Miss Holmes on teachers’ day.

I saw Richard when I was on the flight.

Man has depended on nature for a long time.

Ramu is an honest man.

Bread and butter is Sheldon’s favourite breakfast.

Birds of a feather flock together.

The teacher called me at 12 o’clock.

The sweets were distributed among all the children