Gerund vs Infinitive A2

Answer the questions:

1. How many actions are there in a sentence?
2. How do we connect the 2 actions?

Now test yourself and check what you already know. Then, read the explanation to see more examples.

Common examples with the Gerund, Infinitive & Modals

Open the brackets. Use the correct form: gerund (-ing) or infinitive (to do / do). 

*An extra task can be to make questions from the sentences below.

1. I like (go) __________ for a walk after dinner.

2. She wants (buy) __________ a new dress.

3. We decided (stay) __________ at home.

4. They suggest (watch) __________ that series.

5. You need (call) __________ your doctor.

6. He keeps (ask) __________ the same question.

7. I would like (eat) __________ something sweet.

8. I hope (see) __________ you soon.

9. He might (visit) __________ us next weekend.

10. She avoided (speak) __________ about her plans.

11. We advise (go) __________ to the doctor.

12. I finish (study) __________ at 6 p.m.

13. He could (help) __________ you with your homework.

14. They expect him (come) __________ on time.

15. I want them (stop) __________ talking.

16. I suggest (take) __________ the train instead.

17. We won’t (be) __________ at the meeting.

18. She regrets (say) __________ that to him.

19. I would like him (do) __________ it today.

20. I like (listen) __________ to music in the car.

21. He decided (not go) __________ to the party.

22. You should (relax) __________ this evening.

23. I wouldn’t like (talk) __________ about that now.

24. I need (do) __________ my homework first.

25. He quit (smoke) __________ last year.

Common Mistakes with Gerunds & Infinitives (some sentences are correct)

1. I can to help you with your homework.

2. She must to staying at home today.

3. We decided go to the concert.

4. I like to listening to music when I work.

5. He avoided to talk to his boss.

6. I want that she comes earlier.

7. You should to eat more vegetables.

8. They suggested to go for a walk.

9. I would like her to help me.

10. He finished to read the book.

11. I need to doing my homework now.

12. We kept to laugh during the lesson.

13. I expect that you to come on time.

14. I regret to say him that yesterday.

15. She quit to smoke last year.

16. He might to come later.

17. I hope see you soon.

18. They advised us go to the doctor.

19. You must stop worrying.

20. I wouldn’t like talking about it now.

More cases

More practice

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Exercise 3

Exercise 4

Exercise 5

Exercise 6