GERUND OR INFINITIVES

My dog learnt

• to open the back door

• opening the back door

I just barely managed

• to pass the test.

• passing the test.

I managed

• to get to the station on time.

• getting to the station on time.

He managed

• to read a book written in French.

• reading a book written in French.

I arranged

• to meet you at the airport.

• meeting you at the airport.

Could you arrange

• to be here at five?

• being here at five?

They agreed

• to form a joint partnership.

• forming a joint partnership.

Tom agreed

• to do what we asked him to do.

• doing what we asked him to do.

I appreciate you agreeing

• to meet with me.

• meeting with me.

Tom offered

• to help me.

• helping me.