Exercise [Infinitive and Gerunds]

Exercise

I. Fill in the blanks with suitable infinitives: (To + Suitable Verb)

1. ---------- loan from the bank is easy.

2. ---------- is to grow intellectually.

3. ---------- abroad is his ambition.

4. ----------- at his subordinates is easy for him.

5. ----------- grammar takes time.

II. Change the above five infinitives into gerund:

(remove 'to' and add 'ing' at the end)

1. ---------- loan from the bank is easy.

2. ---------- is to grow intellectually.

3. ---------- abroad is his ambition.

4. ---------- at his subordinates is easy for him.

5. ----------- grammar takes time.

III. Fill in the blanks with gerund: (Use 'ing' form)

1. ---------- yoga strengthens internal organs.

2. -------------- English everyday improves one's communicative English.

3. ------------- newspaper empowers one.

4. -------------- to the tune refreshes one.

5. ------------- for a mile on Sunday is good for health.

IV. Change the above five sentences using infinitive:

1. ------------- yoga strengthens internal organs

2. ------------ English everyday improves one's communicative English

3. --------------- newspaper empowers one.

4. -------------- to the tune refreshes one.

5. --------------- a mile on Sunday is good for health.

V. Find out the errors in the following sentences:

1. I need not consult with anybody.

2. He made me to pay the bill.

3. He helps me to lift the luggage.

4. You need not to pay the fees you are exempted.

5. He has gone to home.

Titbits

Luggage should not be pronounced as ‘luckage'

VI. Underline the infinitive or gerund and specify 'G' for gerund and 'I' for infinitive.

1. It is better to help others.

2. It became difficult for him to repay the loan.

3. Jogging refreshes one's mind.

4. Thinking in English will improve one's fluency.

5. He likes saving money since saving is earning.

6. He does not like wasting time so he follows a checklist everyday.

7. He does not grumble waiting since every inconvenience has a purpose.

8. I saw him talking to his friend.

9. The laptop needs servicing.

10. She is fond of telling 3 minute stories.