Infinitive or Gerund? Part 2: Fill in the blanks using an infinitive (to do) or a gerund (doing).

Example: I need (memorize) _________ these verbs. I need to memorize these verbs.

a. She liked both dresses, but she couldn't afford both of them. She finally decided (get) ________________ the yellow one because it made her look thinner. Verb #__ b. That neighborhood isn't very safe. You should avoid (walk) ________________ there at night. Verb #__ c. The hotel guests were unhappy because their room was so noisy. The hotel said it couldn't move them to a different room, but it agreed (give) _________ them a reduced rate (=discount) on their room for their whole visit. Verb #__ d. Their five-year-old son absolutely refuses (eat) ________________ any vegetables. Verb #__ e. We hope (finish) ________________ remodeling our house by May. Verb #__ f. We took him to the airport. He promised (call) ________________ us at least once a week. Verb #__ g. What do you enjoy (do) _______________ in your spare time? Verb #__ h. When you go to the supermarket, remember (take) ____________ your coupons* with you. Verb #__ * , , vales, cupnes, , ?, i. You know, you're very persuasive ( , , ) . Have you ever considered (be) ______________ a salesman? Verb #__

Infinitive or Gerund? Part 2: Fill in the blanks using an infinitive (to do) or a gerund (doing). Example: I need (memorize) _________ these verbs. I need to memorize these verbs.

a. She liked both dresses, but she couldn't afford both of them. She finally decided (get) ________________ the yellow one because it made her look thinner. Verb #__ b. That neighborhood isn't very safe. You should avoid (walk) ________________ there at night. Verb #__ c. The hotel guests were unhappy because their room was so noisy. The hotel said it couldn't move them to a different room, but it agreed (give) _________ them a reduced rate (=discount) on their room for their whole visit. Verb #__ d. Their five-year-old son absolutely refuses (eat) ________________ any vegetables. Verb #__ e. We hope (finish) ________________ remodeling our house by May. Verb #__ f. We took him to the airport. He promised (call) ________________ us at least once a week. Verb #__ g. What do you enjoy (do) _______________ in your spare time? Verb #__ h. When you go to the supermarket, remember (take) ____________ your coupons* with you. Verb #__ * , , vales, cupnes, , ?, i. You know, you're very persuasive ( , , ) . Have you ever considered (be) ______________ a salesman? Verb #__

Infinitive or Gerund? Part 2: Fill in the blanks using an infinitive (to do) or a gerund (doing). Example: I need (memorize) _________ these verbs. I need to memorize these verbs.

a. She liked both dresses, but she couldn't afford both of them. She finally decided (get) ________________ the yellow one because it made her look thinner. Verb #__ b. That neighborhood isn't very safe. You should avoid (walk) ________________ there at night. Verb #__ c. The hotel guests were unhappy because their room was so noisy. The hotel said it couldn't move them to a different room, but it agreed (give) _________ them a reduced rate (=discount) on their room for their whole visit. Verb #__ d. Their five-year-old son absolutely refuses (eat) ________________ any vegetables. Verb #__ e. We hope (finish) ________________ remodeling our house by May. Verb #__ f. We took him to the airport. He promised (call) ________________ us at least once a week. Verb #__ g. What do you enjoy (do) _______________ in your spare time? Verb #__ h. When you go to the supermarket, remember (take) ____________ your coupons* with you. Verb #__ * , , vales, cupnes, , ?, i. You know, you're very persuasive ( , , ) . Have you ever considered (be) ______________ a salesman? Verb #__

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