WORKSHEET 51

 

 

SUBJECT : Gerund or Infinitive

 

A) Use the GERUND to connect the following:

 

Peter’s sometimes late. He can’t help it.

…………Peter can’t help being late. …………………………………………..

Gordon has to get up early. He dislikes it.

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Paul asked Mary to come home. He remembers it.

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Jill occasionally speaks Spanish. She can’t avoid it.

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Jim didn’t take his holiday until June. He delayed it.

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Jim was speaking French when Bob came in. He stopped.

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Jim wanted to see the race. He didn’t want to miss it.

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You may have an accident if you drive that car. You risk it.

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I wouldn’t like to work in an office. I don’t fancy it.

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10.  I spent all my money. I regret it, because I’ve got none left now.

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11.  Henry has his lunch very late. He is used to it.

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12.  John saw the girl. He denies it.

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13.  I had dinner with a film star. I’ll never forget it.

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14.  Richard took the books home with him. He admitted it.

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15.  Mary wanted to have dinner at a restaurant. She suggested it.

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16.  You should speak English all the time. You should practise it.

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