Infinitives and Gerunds – English Grammar Test for A2
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Part 1 – Multiple Choice (1–10)
1 She decided __________ abroad next year.
a) study
b) studying
c) to study
2 I enjoy __________ in the park on sunny days.
a) walking
b) to walk
c) walk
3 He promised __________ me with the housework.
a) helping
b) help
c) to help
4 They suggested __________ a picnic at the weekend.
a) having
b) to have
c) have
5 I want __________ my English.
a) improve
b) to improve
c) improving
6 She refused __________ to the party.
a) to go
b) going
c) go
7 We finished __________ the project yesterday.
a) to finish
b) doing
c) to doing
8 He is planning __________ a new job.
a) to find
b) finding
c) find
9 My father taught me __________ a car.
a) driving
b) to drive
c) drive
10 She can’t stand __________ in traffic jams.
a) waiting
b) to wait
c) wait
Part 2 – Gap-fill (11–15)
11 I forgot __________ (buy) milk yesterday.
12 She loves __________ (dance) with her friends.
13 They agreed __________ (meet) at 6 p.m.
14 He enjoys __________ (play) football every weekend.
15 We hope __________ (see) you again soon.
Part 3 – Error Correction (16–20)
Correct the mistakes.
16 She suggested to go shopping.
17 He decided going home early.
18 They promised helping us tomorrow.
19 I can’t stand to wait for buses.
20 She refused going out with him.
Part 4 – Dialogue Completion (21–25)
21
A: Do you enjoy __________ (swim)?
B: Yes, very much.
22
A: Why did he refuse __________ (pay) the bill?
B: He didn’t have enough money.
23
A: Did you remember __________ (lock) the door?
B: Yes, of course.
24
A: They suggested __________ (watch) a movie tonight.
B: Great!
25
A: What do you want __________ (do) this weekend?
B: I’d like to go hiking.
Part 5 – Short Reading Comprehension (26–30)
Last Saturday, Tom decided to visit his cousin. He enjoys spending time with him because they usually play games together. Before leaving, Tom remembered to bring some snacks. His cousin suggested watching a football match on TV, but Tom preferred to play outside in the garden. They finished playing at 7 p.m. and Tom promised to come again next week.
26 What did Tom decide to do?
27 What does Tom enjoy?
28 What did his cousin suggest?
29 What did Tom prefer to do?
30 What did Tom promise?
Answer
1 c) to study – Decide + to-infinitive.
2 a) walking – Enjoy + gerund.
3 c) to help – Promise + to-infinitive.
4 a) having – Suggest + gerund.
5 b) to improve – Want + to-infinitive.
6 a) to go – Refuse + to-infinitive.
7 b) doing – Finish + gerund.
8 a) to find – Plan + to-infinitive.
9 b) to drive – Teach someone to do something.
10 a) waiting – Can’t stand + gerund.
11 to buy – Forget to do = fail to remember.
12 dancing – Love + gerund.
13 to meet – Agree + to-infinitive.
14 playing – Enjoy + gerund.
15 to see – Hope + to-infinitive.
16 She suggested going shopping. – Suggest + gerund.
17 He decided to go home early. – Decide + to-infinitive.
18 They promised to help us tomorrow. – Promise + to-infinitive.
19 I can’t stand waiting for buses. – Can’t stand + gerund.
20 She refused to go out with him. – Refuse + to-infinitive.
21 swimming – Enjoy + gerund.
22 to pay – Refuse + to-infinitive.
23 to lock – Remember to do = not forget.
24 watching – Suggest + gerund.
25 to do – Want + to-infinitive.
26 To visit his cousin – He decided to visit his cousin.
27 Spending time with his cousin – He enjoys spending time with him.
28 Watching a football match – His cousin suggested watching TV.
29 To play outside – He preferred to play outside.
30 To come again next week – He promised to come again.