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Gerund and Infinitive — Exercise 6

Complete the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Choose between the Gerund (-ing) or the Infinitive (to + base verb).
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My brother promised
me how to play the guitar. (teach)
My brother promised to teach me how to play the guitar.
  1. 1.
    I enjoy
    to music when I’m cleaning. (listen)
  2. 2.
    Our teacher always encourages us
    questions in class. (ask)
  3. 3.
    We decided
    to the beach instead of the park. (go)
  4. 4.
    I can’t stand
    in long lines at the grocery store. (wait)
  5. 5.
    My friends suggested
    a movie after lunch. (watch)
  6. 6.
    Emma admitted
    the last slice of pizza. (admit)
  7. 7.
    We agreed
    at the coffee shop at 6 pm. (meet)
  8. 8.
    Ryan forgot
    his mother on her birthday. (call)
  9. 9.
    The doctor advised me
    regularly to stay healthy. (exercise)
  10. 10.
    They hope
    a new apartment next year. (buy)
  11. 11.
    I don’t mind
    to a Japanese restaurant on the weekend. (go)
  12. 12.
    We need
    this project by the end of the month. (finish)
  13. 13.
    Daisy denied
    the vase on purpose. (break)
  14. 14.
    She couldn’t resist
    at him in those funny clothes. (laugh)
  15. 15.
    We were expecting you
    . (come)
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