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Practice #1 - Gerunds and
Infinitives
The correct form (infinitive or gerund) of the verb is shown in bold black type
1. I intend _to go_ to Brazil in August. (go)
2. I arranged _to take_ my vacation during the last two weeks. (take)
3. I considered _going_ to Venezuela or Argentina first. (go)
4. But I decided _to leave_ them for next year. (leave)
5. The government has required me _to get_ a visa to go to Brazil. (get)
6. That involves _standing_ in a long line at the consulate. (stand)
7. I didn't mind _paying_ the $45 fee. (pay)
8. But I hate _waiting or to wait_ in lines. (wait)
9. I also detest _getting_ passport photos. (get)
10. I really want _to see_ Brazil, so I did it. (see)
11. I haven't begun _to pack or packing_ yet. (pack)
12. I'll start soon because I can't stand _packing_ in a rush. (pack)
13. I remembered _to ask_ my neighbor to take care of my dog. (ask)
14. He doesn't really mind _staying_ behind. (stay)
15. But he always loves _to
see_ us come back! (see)
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