Verbal Gerunds

Complete the sentences with gerund or infinitive form of the verb in parentheses.

I practiced . . . (speak) English with an American friend last night.

• speaking

• to speak

Complete these sentences with the gerund or infinitive form of the verb in parentheses.

He volunteered . . . (help) at the hospital fund - raiser.

• helping

• to help

Complete these sentences with the gerund or infinitive form of the verb in parentheses.

They discussed . . . (go) somewhere exotic on their vacation this year.

• going

• to go

Complete these sentences with the gerund or infinitive form of the verb in parentheses.

she's stopped . . . (talk) to him because they had a big argument.

• talking

• to talk

Complete these sentences with the gerund or infinitive form of the verb in parentheses.

Everyone was busy . . . (get ready) for the new school year.

• getting ready

• to get ready

Complete these sentences with the gerund or infinitive form of the verb in parentheses.

I just can't resist . . . (give) an opinion when I disagree.

• giving

• to give

Choose one the best answer to complete the sentences.

My friend Shanda is pretty cool and very outgoing. She’s usually busy (7) . . . a million things at once. Last week, I suggested (8) . . . out for dinner and (9) . . . a movie. We arranged (10) . . . at 7:00. Well, I know she doesn’t worry about (11) . . . on time, but she didn’t show up until 7:30. At first, she said it took her a long time to finish (12) . . . ready. Then, after the movie, she couldn’t resist (13) . . . me what really happened. She was having such a good time (14) . . . video games with her brother that she forgot about our plans. It’s a good thing I’m the laid-back type!

• to do

• doing

Choose one the best answer to complete the sentences.

My friend Shanda is pretty cool and very outgoing. She’s usually busy (7) . . . a million things at once. Last week, I suggested (8) . . . out for dinner and (9) . . . a movie. We arranged (10) . . . at 7:00. Well, I know she doesn’t worry about (11) . . . on time, but she didn’t show up until 7:30. At first, she said it took her a long time to finish (12) . . . ready. Then, after the movie, she couldn’t resist (13) . . . me what really happened. She was having such a good time (14) . . . video games with her brother that she forgot about our plans. It’s a good thing I’m the laid-back type!

• to go

• going

Choose one the best answer to complete the sentences.

My friend Shanda is pretty cool and very outgoing. She’s usually busy (7) . . . a million things at once. Last week, I suggested (8) . . . out for dinner and (9) . . . a movie. We arranged (10) . . . at 7:00. Well, I know she doesn’t worry about (11) . . . on time, but she didn’t show up until 7:30. At first, she said it took her a long time to finish (12) . . . ready. Then, after the movie, she couldn’t resist (13) . . . me what really happened. She was having such a good time (14) . . . video games with her brother that she forgot about our plans. It’s a good thing I’m the laid-back type!

• to see

• seeing

Choose one the best answer to complete the sentences.

My friend Shanda is pretty cool and very outgoing. She’s usually busy (7) . . . a million things at once. Last week, I suggested (8) . . . out for dinner and (9) . . . a movie. We arranged (10) . . . at 7:00. Well, I know she doesn’t worry about (11) . . . on time, but she didn’t show up until 7:30. At first, she said it took her a long time to finish (12) . . . ready. Then, after the movie, she couldn’t resist (13) . . . me what really happened. She was having such a good time (14) . . . video games with her brother that she forgot about our plans. It’s a good thing I’m the laid-back type!

• to meet

• meeting