Let's solve this grammar exercise on
gerunds and infinitives. The goal is to choose the correct form of the verb (either the
infinitive with "to" or the
gerund, which ends in "-ing") after each verb or expression.
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🔹 Key Rules:
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Infinitives (to + verb) are used after:
- Verbs like: *want, hope, expect, decide, agree, promise, plan, learn, etc.*
- Expressions like: *It’s time to…*, *I’d like to…*
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Gerunds (-ing form) are used after:
- Verbs like: *enjoy, avoid, mind, practice, finish, consider, admit, suggest, etc.*
- Prepositions: *in, at, for, about, etc.*
- Expressions like: *be good at, be interested in, be involved in, can’t imagine, detest, etc.*
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Now let’s go through each sentence:
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1.
Archie Andrews enjoys ________ to Riverdale High.
→ "Enjoy" is followed by a
gerund.
✔ b. going
2.
He wants _______ in the school band.
→ "Wants" is followed by an
infinitive.
✔ a. to play
3.
Archie is good at _________
→ "Good at" is followed by a
gerund.
✔ b. singing
4.
He expects ______ famous someday.
→ "Expect" is followed by an
infinitive.
✔ a. to be
5.
Veronica Lodge just adores ____ in big stores.
→ "Adores" is followed by a
gerund.
✔ b. shopping
6.
She detests _______ for anyone, including Archie.
→ "Detests" is followed by a
gerund.
✔ b. waiting
7.
She has decided ____ to a big university someday.
→ "Decided" is followed by an
infinitive.
✔ a. to go
8.
Betty Cooper is interested in _________ a journalist.
→ "Interested in" is followed by a
gerund.
✔ b. becoming
9.
She is involved in __________ for the school newspaper.
→ "Involved in" is followed by a
gerund.
✔ b. writing
10.
She hopes _____ a famous reporter someday.
→ "Hopes" is followed by an
infinitive.
✔ a. to be
11.
Betty can't imagine ______ in Riverdale forever.
→ "Imagine" is followed by a
gerund.
✔ b. living
12.
Jughead Jones avoids ____ healthy food.
→ "Avoids" is followed by a
gerund.
✔ b. eating
13.
He appears _______ hamburgers best.
→ "Appears" is followed by an
infinitive when expressing what someone seems to do.
✔ a. to like
14.
He chooses _____ the salad.
→ "Chooses" is followed by an
infinitive.
✔ a. not to have
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✔ Final Answers:
1. b. going
2. a. to play
3. b. singing
4. a. to be
5. b. shopping
6. b. waiting
7. a. to go
8. b. becoming
9. b. writing
10. a. to be
11. b. living
12. b. eating
13. a. to like
14. a. not to have
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📝 Summary Tips:
- Use
gerunds after verbs like: enjoy, avoid, detest, hate, love, dislike, mind, miss, suggest, consider, be good at, be interested in, be involved in.
- Use
infinitives after verbs like: want, hope, expect, decide, plan, agree, promise, learn, need, try, would like, appear, seem.
This worksheet uses characters from *Archie Comics* to make it fun — great job on practicing grammar! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of gerunds and infinitives worksheet.
