Practice #1 Gerunds and Infinitives  Answer Key

Complete the sentence with the correct form (infinitive or gerund) of the verb.

1. I intend _to go_ to Brazil in August. (go)

2. I arranged _to take_ my vacation during the last two weeks. (take)

3. I considered _going_ to Venezuela or Argentina first. (go)

4. But I decided _to leave_ them for next year. (leave)

5. The government has demanded me _to get_ a visa to go to Brazil. (get)

6. That involves _standing_ in a long line at the consulate. (stand)

7. I didn't mind _paying_ the $45 fee. (pay)

8. But I hate _waiting or to wait_ in lines. (wait)

9. I also detest _getting _ passport photos. (get)

10. I really want _to see_ Brazil, so I did it. (see)

11. I haven't begun _to pack or packing_ yet. (pack)

12. I'll start soon because I can't stand _packing_ in a rush. (pack)

13. I remembered _to ask_ my neighbor to take care of my dog. (ask)

14. He doesn't really mind _staying_ behind. (stay)

15. But he always loves _to see_ us come back! (see)

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