Verb Patterns (1): Verb + Gerund or Infinitive?

Add the gerund or infinitive form (with or without “to”) of the verb in brackets.

1. Beatrice offered __________ (carry) my suitcase.

2. “Do you mind __________ (babysit) Leo for a few hours? I really need __________ (get) some rest.”

3. Kevin is tired of __________ (sit) in traffic jams every morning.

4. We decided __________ (adopt) a dog from an animal shelter.

5. As it was rush hour we avoided __________ (take) the bus and we chose __________ (walk) instead.

6. Max has spent hours and hours __________ (study) in the library. He really deserves__________ (pass) his history exam

7. In museums you are generally not allowed __________ (touch) anything.

8. Most of us dislike people __________ (interrupt) us.

9. Unfortunately we can’t afford __________ (live) in the city.

10. I wonder if Paul will let me __________ (borrow) his brand new motorbike.

11. __________ (eat) less meat is better for the environment, many scientists say.

12. Ian prefers __________ (hike) in the mountains to __________ (relax) on the beach.

13. Luckily I managed __________ (get) a doctor’s appointment at short notice.

14. It was worth __________ (pay) a little extra to get a room with a sea view.

15. Let’s try and persuade Cris __________ (come) on holiday with us.

16. “The secret of __________ (get ahead) is getting started.” – Mark Twain.