A) Complete the sentences using verb + infinitive or verb + -ing form.
a) They love watching (watch) thrillers.
- Explanation: The verb "love" is typically followed by a gerund (verb + -ing) when talking about general preferences or hobbies.
b) She prefers listening (listen) to music rather than watching (watch) TV.
- Explanation: The verb "prefer" can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive, but when comparing two activities, it is common to use gerunds.
c) Do you like going (go) to the cinema?
- Explanation: The verb "like" can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive. However, using a gerund tends to emphasize enjoyment of the activity itself.
d) I prefer walking (walk) by the seaside.
- Explanation: Similar to (b), "prefer" can take either form, but with activities, gerunds are often used.
e) They enjoy playing (play) golf in summer.
- Explanation: The verb "enjoy" is always followed by a gerund.
f) What do they like to do (do) in the evening?
- Explanation: "Like" can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive. When asking about preferences, the infinitive is commonly used.
g) I hate getting (get) up early every day!
- Explanation: The verb "hate" can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive, but gerunds are more commonly used for daily activities.
h) He loves taking (take) photos.
- Explanation: Similar to (a), "love" is followed by a gerund when talking about hobbies or general preferences.
i) We like windsurfing (windsurf) but we prefer sailing (sail).
- Explanation: "Like" can be followed by a gerund, and "prefer" can take either form, but gerunds are often used for comparisons.
j) My brother decided not to practise (not practise) water polo.
- Explanation: The verb "decide" is followed by an infinitive.
k) Some people prefer staying (stay) home rather than going (go) out.
- Explanation: As in (b) and (d), "prefer" takes gerunds when comparing activities.
l) I can’t stand dealing (deal) with rude people.
- Explanation: The expression "can’t stand" is followed by a gerund.
m) They are all able to speak (speak) several languages.
- Explanation: "Able" is followed by an infinitive.
n) She didn’t deny missing (miss) school today.
- Explanation: The verb "deny" is followed by a gerund.
o) We are good at playing (play) tennis.
- Explanation: The phrase "good at" is followed by a gerund.
p) Before refusing (refuse) he should think twice.
- Explanation: Prepositions (like "before") are followed by gerunds.
q) Was it necessary for him to go (go) there himself?
- Explanation: "Necessary" is followed by an infinitive.
r) The students ought to follow (follow) the school rules.
- Explanation: The modal verb "ought to" is followed by an infinitive.
s) Painting (paint) is one of her hobbies.
- Explanation: When a verb is the subject of a sentence, it takes the gerund form.
t) She enjoys texting (text) her friends.
- Explanation: The verb "enjoy" is followed by a gerund.
u) Do you want to travel (travel) with me to Rome?
- Explanation: The verb "want" is followed by an infinitive.
v) Teenagers hate being (be) controlled.
- Explanation: The verb "hate" can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive, but gerunds are more commonly used for general dislikes.
w) Can you avoid interrupting (interrupt) me now?
- Explanation: The verb "avoid" is followed by a gerund.
x) It’s bad for his health to drink (drink) so much.
- Explanation: The phrase "it’s bad for" is followed by an infinitive.
y) Try not to forget (not forget) the doctor’s name.
- Explanation: The verb "try" can be followed by either form, but when making an effort to remember or not forget, the infinitive is used.
z) She’s glad to meet (meet) her friend after such a long time.
- Explanation: The adjective "glad" is followed by an infinitive.
