Gerund v.

Infinitive Practice

A Complete the telephone call.

S: Good morning, ACME Enterprises.

A: Hello, I'd like (speak) to Mr Okinawa.
S: Who's calling?
A: Karl Maier, from Machester. I wonder if I could (meet) with him this week?
S: I'm afraid Mr Okinawa is not free this week. He tried (reach) you by phone
several times last week, but you were in New York.
A: Yes, I'm sorry. I remember (ask) him to call me, but I forgot (tell)
him I'd be away.
S: Maybe I can ask him (call) you as soon as he's free next week.
A: Yes, please do. I'll look forward to (hear) from him.
S: Okay. Ill give him the message. Thank you for (call). We'll talk again next
week.
A: Great, thank you.
S: Goodbye.

B Complete the sentences using the infintive or gerund.

Infinitive
I really can't afford
As a child I would often pretend
I have always meant to
What are my goals? Well, I aim
On the weekend, I love_____________________________________________________
One day I would like ______________________________________________________
I really need _____________________________________________________________

Gerund
I'm not looking forward to
I'll never forget
I really should give up
I have never tried ________________________________________________________
I cant stand ____________________________________________________________
To learn English I recommend _______________________________________________

C. Put the verb into the gerund or infinitive. (Sometimes either form is possible.)
1 A: You lent me some money a few months ago.
B: Did I? That's strange. I don't remember..........................................(lend) you any money.
2 We tried.........................................(put) the fire out but we were unsuccessful. We had to call the fire-
brigade.
3 When you see Tom, please remember..........................(give) him my regards, won't you?
4 What do you intend.......................................(do) about this problem?
5 Someone must have taken my bag. I clearly remember.....................................(leave) it by the
window and now it has gone.
6 When she saw what had happened, she began......................................(laugh) loudly.
7 Sue needed some money. She tried.................................... (ask) Jerry but he couldn't help her.
8 He tried........................................ (reach) the shelf but he wasn't tall enough.
9 'Did you remember.......................................... (call) Ann?' 'Oh no, I completely forgot.'
10 I asked them to be quiet but they continued.. (make) a lot of noise.
11 Have you finished..............................(fill in) that form?
12 They threatened...................(deport) her on the next flight.
13 He avoided................(cross) the bridge by swimming the river.
14 Would you mind................................(show) me your passport. sir?