Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We need to choose between
gerund (verb + -ing) or
infinitive (to + verb), depending on the main verb or expression in the sentence.
Some verbs are followed by gerunds, some by infinitives, and some can take both — but with different meanings. Let’s use common patterns:
- Verbs like *dislike, enjoy, mind, finish, regret, recommend* → usually followed by
gerund
- Verbs like *want, decide, plan, agree, learn, need* → usually followed by
infinitive
- Expressions like *It is easy/difficult*, *have difficulty*, *be good at*, *be interested in* → often followed by
gerund
Now let’s solve each:
1. I dislike ________ food on weekends.
→ “dislike” + gerund →
making
2. It was easy ________ ironing last week.
→ “It was easy” + infinitive →
to do
3. She doesn’t mind ________ a phone call in classes.
→ “mind” + gerund →
making
4. It is difficult ________ a promise.
→ “It is difficult” + infinitive →
to make
5. Carla didn’t need ________ the final test.
→ “need” here = necessity → infinitive →
to do
6. Excuse me, do you mind ________ cleaning, please?
→ “mind” + gerund →
doing
7. I had great difficulty in ________ sums.
→ “difficulty in” + gerund →
doing
8. Are the students interested in ________ some research?
→ “interested in” + gerund →
doing
9. Tatty is tired of his bored life and has decided ________ a change.
→ “decided” + infinitive →
to make
10. I would like ________ progress in English.
→ “would like” + infinitive →
to make
11. Some people enjoy ________ exercise at home with their families.
→ “enjoy” + gerund →
doing
12. I agreed ________ comments about training our brains.
→ “agreed” + infinitive →
to make
13. My cousin is good at ________ money.
→ “good at” + gerund →
making
14. Doctors recommend ________ exercise every day.
→ “recommend” + gerund →
doing
15. I finished ________ my homework, I am free now.
→ “finished” + gerund →
doing
16. I regretted ________ that decision.
→ “regretted” + gerund (for past action) →
making
17. I want ________ the food and take a rest.
→ “want” + infinitive →
to make
18. She plans ________ a speech about racism this week.
→ “plans” + infinitive →
to make
19. Cecilia needs ________ the washing up before going to the mall.
→ “needs” + infinitive (necessity) →
to do
20. I learned ________ a delicious vegetarian breakfast.
→ “learned” + infinitive →
to make
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Final Answer:
1. making
2. to do
3. making
4. to make
5. to do
6. doing
7. doing
8. doing
9. to make
10. to make
11. doing
12. to make
13. making
14. doing
15. doing
16. making
17. to make
18. to make
19. to do
20. to make
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of gerunds worksheet.
