Контрольная работа по теме «Герундий и инфинитив»

Test

Gerund or Infinitive

Variant 1

1. Complete these sentences with either a to-infinitive or an –ing form.

1. I don’t enjoy (write) letters. It takes too much time.

2. Tom refused (give) me any money.

3. Jill decided not (buy) a car and saved for a rainy day.

4. I considered (take) this job but in the end I decided against it.

5. There was a lot of traffic but we managed (get) to the airport in time.

6. If you use the shower, try and avoid (splash) water on the floor.

7. Jack gave up (try) to find a job in Britain and made up his mind to emigrate.

8. I’ve arranged (play) tennis tomorrow afternoon.

9. I shouted to him. He pretended not (see) me but I’m sure he did.

10. Would you mind (put) your heavy bag somewhere else?

11. Is there anything here worth (visit)?

12. The boy’s father promised (pay) for the broken window.

1. Complete these sentences with either a to-infinitive or an –ing form.

1. I regret (inform) you that your application was unsuccessful.

2. He remembers (go) to the bank but nothing after that.

3. I’ll never forget (visit) this city.

4. She tried (get) the table through the door, but it was too big.

5. Could you please stop (make) so much noise?

6. It’s too late now, I’ll always regret (ask) John to do the work.

7. We stopped there (buy) some biscuits.

8. You don’t need (ask) his permission every time you want (leave) the room.

9. Remember (take) your hat when you go out.

10. Jack forgot (bring) his passport. He left it on the table.

11. The windows are dirty. They need (clean).

12. If you want to lose the weight, try (jog).

1. Put a verb in its correct form and a preposition into gaps. One verb is extra.

1. They accused me... … lies.

2. I congratulated Ann… … the exam.

3. What prevented him… …to the wedding?

4. After a long time we eventually succeeded… …a flat.

5. Have you ever thought… …married.

6. The arrested man was suspected… …into the house.

7. His parents didn’t approve…him…out so late.

8. Are you interested… …for us.

9. I’m getting hungry. I look forward… …dinner.

10. Jack insist… …out by himself.

Test

Gerund or Infinitive

Variant 2

1. Complete these sentences with either a to-infinitive or an –ing form.

1. I’ve finished (decorate) the house. Now it looks wonderful!

2. She has agreed (help) with the washing up.

3. They managed (save) enough money to buy a car.

4. Did you start your diet ? – Sure, but I can’t help (eat) sweets.

5. The coach promised (let) the players take a break.

6. Paul avoids (talk) to strangers when he walks alone.

7. She can’t stand (listen) to his excuses. She is fed with them.

8. My neighbors suggested (have) a party.

9. Would you mind (shut) the window? It’s getting cold in the room.

10. She seems (need) help with new software.

11. The problem is not worth (discuss).

12. We can’t afford (join) this club. The admission fee isn’t reasonable.

1. Complete these sentences with either a to-infinitive or an –ing form.

1. It was a wonderful holiday. I’ll always remember (see) Niagara Falls.

2. The weather was awful. It didn’t stop (rain) all week.

3. She always forgets (water) the plants.

4. We regret (inform) you that your order will be delayed.

5. Your hair needs (cut). Would you like me (do) it for you?

6. I’ll never forget (go) out with my aunt in my childhood.

7. I tried (reach) the shelf but I wasn’t tall enough.

8. She regrets (tell) him the news. It was shocking.

9. Please remember (post) my letter. It’s very important.

10. If you want to master your English, try (watch) films in the original.

11. The door is shabby. It needs (paint).

12. She stopped (make) a cup of tea.

1. Put a verb in its correct form and a preposition into gaps. One verb is extra.

speak help cheat start become wake break steal serve build smoke