1. Gerund or infinitive

2. The porter helped them ___________ (carry) their suitcases up to their room. to carry

3. Would you mind ____________ (lock) the door when you leave? locking

4. She was late so she decided ___________ (take) a taxi. to take

5. They have managed ____________ (buy) the house they wanted. to buy

6. Sue suggested _________ (go) to the theatre. going

7. I’m going shopping when I’ve finished ____________ (clean) the house. cleaning

8. Don’t forget ____________ (post) the letters while you’re out. to post

9. My father has just given up ____________ (smoke)! smoking

10. We’ve been wanting ____________ (go) on a cruise for some time. to go

11. I’ve just seen Brian _____________ (ride) a motorbike. riding

12. Oh dear! I forgot __________ (ring) Brenda back yesterday. to ring

13. I’m sorry to have kept you ______________ (wait) so long. waiting

14. They admitted ____________ (steal) the jewellery. stealing

15. He threatened ___________ (shoot) if she didn’t hand over the money. to shoot

16. I tried to avoid ____________ (think) about my problem during the meeting. thinking

17. My sister offered _________ (help) me paint the fence. to help

18. Would you please stop ____________ (make) so much noise! making

19. Everyone seems _________ (be) enjoying themselves a lot. to be

20. We hope __________ (go) to New York next year to see our cousins. to go