Gerunds and infinitives

It's polite ______(say) hello to your teacher when you arrive in class.

• to say

• saying

________ (eat) on the subway is considered rude.

• Eating

• To eat

_________(be) five minutes late for a meeting is acceptable.

• Being

• To be

It's considered rude ____ (shout) at someone.

• to shout

• shouting

It's not acceptable _______ (go) to a party uninvited.

• to go

• going

People are expected ______(be) on time for medical and dental appointments.

• to be

• being

Be careful not ______(leave) work without ____ (say) good night to your co-workers.

• to leave / saying

• leaving / to say

__________ (give) money for a wedding gift is common.

• Giving

• To give

_______ (ask) about someone's age might be offensive.

• Asking

• To ask

When a train stops, it's better _______ (wait) for people to get off before _________ (get) on yourself.

• to wait / getting

• waiting / to get