IV. Match parts of the sentences.

1. We stopped to talk	a. when the teacher came in.
2. We stopped talking	b. with Anna and David, whom we hadn’t seen for a long time.

3. I used to get up early	c. when I studied at school.
4. I am used to get up early,	d. so now I wake up before the alarm-clock rings.

 

5. Try to have breakfast	e. before the exam, even if you are too nervous to eat.
6. Try having breakfast	f. earlier and you will have enough time for commuting.

 

 

7. I regret to tell	g. you that your flight is cancelled
8. I regret telling	h. him my secret.

 

9. Olya loves going	i. shopping as seldom as possible.
10. Tolya loves to go	j. shopping.

 

11. Remember	k. to lock the door before leaving.
12. I remember	l. locking the door, but I don’t remember where I put the key.

 

13. He is afraid of falling	m. ill and dying.
14. He is afraid to fall	n. in love, after his divorce he doesn’t trust women any more.

 

 

V. Open the brackets and use either the Gerund or the Infinitive. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. I don’t know what ( do)    to do    at the weekend. I fancy (go) __________ to the cinema, but none of my friends enjoy (watch) __________ films very much.

2. Paul had his driving test today. He tried not / make) __________ ( any mistakes, but he failed. He expects (pass) __________ the test the next time he takes it.

3. Tom often goes (walk) __________ at the weekends. He doesn’t like (take) __________ anyone with him because he prefers (be) __________ alone while he walks.

4. We had better (hurry) __________ home tonight because our parents have promised (take) __________ us out for dinner. I don’t know why they want (eat) __________ out, but we must (arrive) __________ home on time.

5. James is rich and can afford (buy) __________ expensive things. He is always willing (lend) __________ money to people who need it, because he enjoys (help) __________ others.

6. My parents let me (stay) __________ at my friend’s house last weekend. They agreed (take) __________ me in the car and they made me (promise) __________ to behave myself. It was a great weekend!

 

VI. Open the brackets and use either the Gerund or the Infinitive.

My neighbour, Mr. Mason, loves (spend)   spending time in his garden. He would rather (work) ___________ outside than stay indoors, even when it is snowing! Early in the morning, you can (see) ___________ Mr. Mason (eat) __________ breakfast in his garden, and late at night he is there again, with a cup of coffee in his hand. I’d like (help) ___________ sometimes when there is lots of work to do, but Mr. Mason prefers (do) __________ everything himself. He doesn’t mind (get) ___________ cold and wet in the winter, and his wife says it’s no use (try) _____________ to make him wear a waterproof jacket because he hates (wear) ____________ them! Mr. Mason says he will go on (garden) __________ until he is too old (do) ____________ it!

 

 

VII. Complete the sentences with the suitable verbs using the Infinitive or the Gerund. Translate sentences into Russian.

1. He refused __________ the book back to the shop.

2. We’d rather not ___________ with you. We’ll stay at home.

3. It’s not worth _____________ John to the party. He won’t come.

4. I’m really looking forward to __________ to the theatre on Saturday.

5. Mark was kind _____________ you home after the party.

6. They were very happy _________ the good news.

7. You can all ____________ now if you want.

8. She walked out of the office without ____________ goodbye.

9. They made her _____________ the letter again.

10. She has gone to the post office ______________ some stamps.

11. You must ____________ hard for your exams.

12. You had better _____________ or you’ll miss the train.

13. She spends most of her spare time ______________ the piano.

14. You’re too young ____________ at home by yourself.

15. He opened the door only _______________that the room was empty.

THE INFINITIVE  VS  THE GERUND REVISION

I.   Choose the correct form (Gerund or Infinitive) to fill in the gaps in the following sentences.

 

1. I can’t stand _________ in such a windy weather. (walking/ to walk)

2. Laura enjoys _________ invited out to dinner. (being / to be)

3. In the old days, gentlemen challenged their rivals _______. (fighting / to fight)

4. There’s no use ______ over spilt milk. (crying / to cry)

5. Andrew stopped _________ his shoelace. Wait for him. (tying / to tie)

6. My wife always volunteers ___________ with organizing social events at school. (helping / to help)

7. Don’t waste my time ___________ about your salary. (complaining/ to complain)

8. Most students are having trouble _________ on the exam. (concentrating / to concentrate)

9. Please allow me ____________ your Facebook page. (joining / to join)

10. You won’t forget _________milk on your way home, will you? (picking up /to pick up)

11. Felix decided not _________ the position in Miami because he wanted to stay in New York. (accepting/to accept)

12. _________right can help you live a long and healthy life. (eating/to eat)

13. Remember _________ me as soon as you get there. (phoning/to phone)

14. Try _________ calm when you have an argument with your husband. (keeping/to keep)

15. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean _________ you by saying so. (offending/offend)

II. Correct the mistakes.

1. You would better to stay in bed today.

2. Mum has stopped to drink fizzy drinks. She is on a diet.

3. You shouldn’t to be rude to your parents.

4. Having smoked is dangerous for your health.

5. Would you mind to open the window?

6. I’d love eating a pizza tonight.

7. I stopped at the bakery for to buy some bread.

8. They made me to pay for the broken window.

9. I’d better to ask someone for help.

10. I forgot calling you last night. I’m sorry.