Infinitives and Gerunds Quiz
Infinitive with Too and Enough
________/ 50 points
Name: _______________________
Date: _______________________
Exercise 1
Directions: Put the words in the correct order to make sentences about a new job.
1. near/for me/it's/to walk to work/enough
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2. too/it's/noisy/for me/to concentrate
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3. varied/to be interesting/the work/enough/is
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4. for me/the salary/enough/to support my family/is/high
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5. to hold/my desk/small/is/too/all my things
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6. late/I/sleep/enough/can/to feel awake in the morning
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7. for me/my boss/quickly/to understand him/speaks/too
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8. aren't/low/the bookshelves/to reach/for me/enough
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Gerunds as Subject and Object
Exercise 2
Directions: Look at the results of this questionnaire on four people's likes and dislikes. Then
complete the sentences below with appropriate gerunds.
Key: + = enjoy, OK = don't mind, - = dislike
Eda
Javier
Minh
Leyla
1. dance
+
-
+
-
2. walk
+
+
+
+
3. do sit-ups
-
+
-
-
4. play tennis
-
OK
+
-
5. jog
-
+
OK
-
6. lift weights
OK
OK
-
+
9. Javier is the only one who enjoys ____________________________.
10. Minh doesn't like __________________________________, but Eda doesn't mind it.
11. Minh really enjoys _________________________________, but both Leyla and Eda
dislike it.
12. Eda enjoys_____________________________, but Leyla dislikes it.
13. _______________________________________ is the activity that people most disliked.
14. Half of the people don't mind _______________________________.
15. _____________________________________ is an activity that half of the people enjoy.
16. _______________________________________________is the only activity that all four
enjoy.
17. Eda and Minh are going to go __________________________ together at the Two-Step
Studio. They both enjoy it.
18. Minh doesn't mind _______________________________________
Exercise 3
Directions: How do you feel about school? Complete the following sentences by adding a
preposition and a gerund. ( Use “to”, “about” or “of”)
1. I'm looking forward
_______________________________________________________.
2. I'm a little worried ________________________________________________________.
3. I've gotten used __________________________________________________________.
4. I sometimes get tired ______________________________________________________.
Exercise 4
Directions: Read some conversations that take place between men and women in
relationships. Complete the summary statements with an infinitive.
1. SHE: I really think you should see a doctor.
HE: I'm not going to.
She urged _______________________________________________.
He refused ______________________________________________.
2. HE: You do the dishes.
SHE: No, you do the dishes.
He didn't want ___________________________________________
She wanted _____________________________________________
3. HE: Don't forget to buy some milk.
SHE: OK. I'll get some on the way home.
He reminded ______________________________________________
She agreed _______________________________________________
4. SHE: Will you do me a favor? Could you drive me to my aunt's?
HE: OK.
She asked ________________________________________________
He agreed _______________________________________________
Exercise 5 Infinitives of Purpose - Put “in order to” + a verb or an infinitive of a verb in the
box to make good sentences. Use “not” if necessary.
create
get
receive
be
lead
On-Line Dating: (How to make a good profile)
People should photograph themselves doing something, such as playing the guitar or singing
more interest. Photos showing people drinking or partying were good
response, but
locations
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profile picture
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a one line
to a conversation. The researchers also suggest using photos with travel
a discussion going. In conclusion, a person should carefully consider his or her
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more effective in showing character
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Exercise 6 Gerunds or Infinitives?
21. I really want ___________________ (go) to the park today. The weather is beautiful!
22. It’s interesting __________________ (study) a different language.
23. Raymond stopped _________________ (smoke) the other day. I am so happy because it is
good for his health!
24. She sometimes misses __________________ (eat) food from her home country.
25. They enjoy ____________________ (play) soccer together on the weekends.
26. Are you tired of (hear) _____________________ complaints from the students? 
27. They agreed not (ask) _____________________ Sarah for her opinion.
28. They wanted Doug (call) __________________ him.
29. My Mom says that I really should stop (smoke) ____________________.
30. I think you should consider (try) ____________________ to find a new school.
31. My friend Tim really likes to go (fish) ____________________.
32. They would like her (visit) _____________________ them the day after tomorrow.
33. He had hoped (get ) ______________________ a letter in the mail today, but he was
disappointed.
34. She is getting rather bored with (study) ______________________ all weekend.
35. I am used to (take) ____________________ the ferry every morning to get to work.
27. SHE: I really think you should see a doctor.
HE: I'm not going to.
She urged _______________________________________________.
He refused ______________________________________________.
28. HE: You do the dishes.
SHE: No, you do the dishes.
He didn't want ___________________________________________
She wanted _____________________________________________
29. HE: Don't forget to buy some milk.
SHE: OK. I'll get some on the way home.
He reminded ______________________________________________
She agreed _______________________________________________
30. SHE: Will you do me a favor? Could you drive me to my aunt's?
HE: OK.
She asked ________________________________________________
He agreed ________________________________________________
31. SHE: Would you like to have dinner at my place Friday night?
HE: Uhm. I'm not sure. Uhm. I guess so.