CAMBRIDGE FIRST GRAMMAR - GERUND vs INFINITIVE || FROM ENGLISH REVEALED

Gerund or infinitive 6

Click the most suitable word or phrase in each sentence. ANSWERS

1) Patrick is too incompetent to give | giving you any information.

2) The high wall prevented us from seeing | see the garden.

3) He spends too much time to play | playing computer games.

4) Hannah was unable to find | finding out what had happened.

5) It's no use complaining | to complain - you just have to take the test later.

6) What do you think of his marry | marrying that girl?

7) Their decision closing | to close the company was a difficult one to make.

8) The weather isn't warm enough to go | going for a walk.

9) Her refusal to discuss | discussing the matter is very annoying.

10) How about join | joining us for a game of bridge?

11) I am pleased to inform | informing you that the book you ordered has arrived.

12) Jane wasted no time to find | finding herself another boyfriend.

WE USE GERUND
AFTER PREPOSITIONS:	We are interested in analysing the factors. Some old people are afraid of going out alone.
AFTER VERBS WASTE/SPEND:	He spent three months living in Dublin. I wasted 20 minutes waiting for a bus this morning.
AFTER SPECIAL PHRASES: IT'S NO USE, IT'S NO GOOD, IT'S NOT WORTH, TO BE BUSY, WHAT (HOW) ABOUT, FEEL LIKE, THERE'S NO POINT etc.	It's no use talking to the manager. What about having a picnic near a lake next week? There's no point in waiting for her.
WE USE INFINITIVE + TO
AFTER TOO/ENOUGH CONSTRUCTIONS:	She doesn't have enough friends to talk to. This coffee is too hot to drink!
AFTER SOME ADJECTIVES: HAPPY, SORRY, UNABLE, DIFFICULT, GLAD, OBLIGED, PLEASED, PROUD etc.	We were sad to hear about his death. It's really difficult to read your writing.
AFTER SOME NOUNS: DECISION, ADVICE, PRIVILEGE, ABILITY, CHANCE, REFUSAL, WAY, ORDER etc.	It's a privilege to be invited to this party. Please give me a chance to explain.

Gerund or infinitive 6