Gerund or Infinitive

1.I can't stand _________ all the time. a) to complain b) complaining c) her complaining

2.Our teacher won’t allow ______ dictionaries during the test. a) to use b) us to use c) us using

3.The city doesn't allow _______ along curbs painted red. a) my parking b) to park c) parking

4.I hope you don't mind _______ while you eat. a) my smoking b) me to smoke c) smoking

5.Travel agents usually advise ________ flight bookings three days before departure. a) him reconfirming b) to reconfirm c) reconfirming

6.His car needs _______. It looks like it hasn't been washed in years. a) to wash b) him to wash c) washing

7.Smokers risk ________ several smoking related illnesses. a) getting b) to get c) me to get

8.The astronomer told us _________ into the sun during the eclipse. a) not looking b) looking c) not to look

9.I wish she would just quit __________ all the time. a) complaining b) to complain c) my complaining

10.She resisted ______ advice from her co-workers. a) taking b) my taking c) to take

11.Linda regretted _______ to her high school reunion. a) not to go b) to go c) not going

We use remember, forget, regret + to + infinitive for necessary actions. We use remember, forget, regret + to + infinitive for necessary actions. We use remember, forget, regret + verb + ing for past actions. We use remember, forget, regret + verb + ing for past actions. Regret to + infinitive tends to be with verbs such as say/tell/inform. I can’t remember posting the letter. I think I posted it, but I'm not sure. I didn’t remember to post the letter. It’s still in my pocket.

12.I remember ________ up at 4:30 AM to make it work on time. a) getting b) him to get c) to get

13.Janet forgot ______ her purse, so I lent her ten dollars. a) to bring b) bringing c) bring

14.I completely forgot _____ here when I was a kid. But now I remember! My parents brought me here when I was three. a) to come b) coming c) come

15.I regret ___________ you that Mr. Smith has passed away. a) to inform b) informing c) inform

16.Helen really regrets _____ out of high school. She has really had to struggle to make a living because of that decision. a) to drop b) dropping c) drop

17.Did you remember ______ your swimsuit? Our vacation in Hawaii won't be much fun if you can't go swimming. a) to pack b) packing c) pack

18.Do you remember ______ stuck in that elevator when we were in New York? I thought we would never get out of there! a) being b) to be c) be

19.______ one month before he retired was a shock to the whole company. a) Bill to be fired b) Bill fired c) Bill’s being fired

20.John has difficulty ______ interviews. a) to give b) giving c) give

21.I can't get used ________ a grandmother; I feel so old! a) to be b) being c) to being

22.I'm used ________ on the left now, but when I first came to Britain it felt very strange! a) to driving b) to drive c) drive

23.My friend is good _______ volleyball. a) to play b) at playing c) to playing

24.Laura dreams _______ on a small island. a) to live b) of living c) about live

25.You had better ______ me the truth. a) to tell b) telling c) tell

26.I would rather ______ first class. a) to travel b) travel c) traveling

27.We heard him ______. a) to scream b) scream c) screaming

28.I don’t think it’s worth ____ again. a) to try b) trying c) try

29.In addition _____ your heart, toning muscle, and helping maintain your ideal weight, exercise may strengthen your immunity against some colds and viral infections. a) to strengthening b) to strengthen c) strengthen

30.What are my obligations in relation __________ individuals with access to information? a) with provide b) to provide c) to providing

31.The magazine's report _______ the right car was not well researched. a) in choosing b) to choose c) on choosing

32.The main reason ______ the course is to improve your language skills. a) to take b) for taking c) in taking

33.I think his preference ________ his native language is natural. a) for speaking b) to speak c) in speaking

34.His devotion ______ allowed him to win the competition. a) to biking b) to bike c) for biking

35.The delay _______ the visa caused problems. a) to process b) in processing c) for processing

36.The surfer is terrified ______ attacked by a shark. a) of being b) to be c) for being

37.They are opposed ________ a new road in the park. a) to building b) to build c) against building

38.She was known _______ problems. a) to cause b) for causing c) by causing

39.The banker was guilty ________ money. a) to steal b) for stealing c) of stealing

40.She is frightened ______ alone at night. a) to be b) for being c) of being

41.He was discouraged _____ the job. a) not to get b) by not getting c) for not getting

42.The money will be devoted ________ the environment. a) to protect b) to protecting c) for protecting

43.The organization is dedicated _______ poverty. a) to end b) in ending c) to ending

44.She is committed _______ her English. a) with improving b) to improve c) to improving

45.She is addicted ______ TV. a) to watching b) to watch c) in watching

46.The certificate requires _______ two courses. a) to completing b) to complete c) completing

47.The certificate requires students _________ two courses. a) to completing b) to complete c) completing

48.California doesn't permit people ______ without a fishing license. a) to fishing b) to fish c) fishing

49.California doesn't permit ______ without a fishing license. a) to fishing b) to fish c) fishing

50.Ireland doesn't allow people _______ in bars. a) to smoking b) to smoke c) smoking

51.Ireland doesn't allow _______ in bars. a) to smoking b) to smoke c) smoking

52.They prevented us _______. a) to winning b) to win c) from winning

53.They admitted ______ the crime. a) to committing b) to commit c) in committing

54.It was a campaign that focused __________ in better hospitals, schools and roads. a) on investing b) in investing c) to invest

55.The publicity campaign was aimed _________ the eating habits of children. a) to improve b) at improving c) in improving

56.I don't approve _______ in restaurants because it is so upsetting usually for non-smokers. a) smoke b) to smoke c) of smoking

57.Men and women around the world get accustomed ______ overweight. a) to being b) to be c) being

58.Jane is good ______ the piano. a) to play b) at playing c) on playing

59.They had to ________ all the money that had gone missing. a) account for b) accounting c) account to

60.She was arrested in customs last night and has been charged _______. a) with smuggling b) for smuggling c) of smuggling

61.He's willing ______ me my deposit back. a) to give b) to giving c) giving

62.China gives top priority _______ the challenge of climate change. a) for meeting b) to meet c) to meeting

63.What’s the secret ______ smart kids? a) for raising b) to raise c) to raising

64.I can't stand ________ in queues. a) waiting b) to wait c) wait

65.People have adjusted _______ less. a) spending b) to spending c) to spend

66.Japanese companies heavily relied _______ from colleges and universities. a) recruiting b) on recruiting c) to recruit

67.The President was warned _________ to a summit by clerics worried for his safety. a) against travelling b) to travel c) to travelling

68.How do you suggest that you stimulate them ________ something they patently don't want to do? a) to do b) into doing c) doing