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Verbs with Gerunds and Infinitives

Verbs with Gerunds and Infinitives
This quiz will provide practice in using gerunds and infinitive verbs correctly.

This activity contains 25 questions.

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. Perhaps you should consider __________ a new hair style.   trying to try

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. Victoria has always wanted __________ Europe.   to visit to visiting

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. Miriam has been thinking about __________ for a yoga class.   to sign up signing up

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. Jeff has been trying __________ you for the last hour.   to call calling

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. Sheila’s latest goal is __________ Mt. Fiji.   to climb to climbing

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. Weren’t you warned about __________ in that lake?   to swim swimming

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. Elena has always wanted __________ quilting.   to try trying

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. Paul doesn’t plan __________ in college until next summer.   enroll to enroll

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. Are you sure that you don’t mind __________ me fifty dollars?   lending to lend

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. Please ask the paper carrier __________ throwing our paper in the cactus patch.   to stop stop

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. Wilbur has tried __________ the piano, but he didn’t like it.   playing to playing

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. We will be pleased __________ your money for the defective toy.   to refund refund

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. Matthew prefers __________ videos at home rather than going to a movie theater.   to watching watching

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. Patricia and Dave insisted on __________ for our meal at the country club.   to pay paying

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. The fish have decided not __________ for a while.   to bite to biting

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. Our cat, Bubba, isn’t very good at __________ attention to commands.   pay paying

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. Every year, Trevor tries __________ tomatoes, and every year he fails.   grow to grow

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. The protesters are hoping __________ the construction of a new factory on the east side of town.   halt to halt

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. Aunt Bridgett has grown weary of __________ for so many organizations.   volunteer volunteering

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. She has considered __________ at the end of the year.   to retire retiring

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. Do you think it’s too early __________ Joe and Nikki?   to call to calling

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. I need __________ my email before we leave.   check to check

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. Brandon must have waited too long __________ his research paper.   begin to begin

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. If you can’t reach me at the office , try __________ me on my cell phone.   to calling calling

	Choose the verb that should be inserted into the blank space in the sentence. Please remind me never __________ at that restaurant again.   eating to eat

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