Question

7. Put words in brackets into the correct form (gerund or infinitive) (10x1=10 points)

1. Dan enjoys (read) _____________________ science fiction.
2. Cheryl offer (see)______________ a movie after work.
3. Do you mind (help)_____________ me translate this letter?
4. We advised him (take)_____________ a taxi instead of walking to the restaurant.
5. She prefers (make) ________________dinner because she doesn’t like to cook.
6. I hope you don’t mind (smoke) _______________while you eat.
7. John is never on time to work! I hate (arrive) _________________late every day.
8. I’m still looking for a job but I hope (find)_________________ something soon.
9. It was a nice day, so we decided (go) __________________for a walk.
10. I wish that dog would stop (bark) ____________ It’s driving me mad.

Answer 1

1. Dan enjoys reading science fiction.

2. Cheryl offered to see a movie after work.

3. Do you mind helping me translate this letter?

4. We advised him to take a taxi instead of walking to the restaurant.

5. She prefers my making dinner because she doesn't like to cook.

6. I hope you don’t mind my smoking while you eat.

7. John is never on time to work! I hate his arriving late every day.

8. I’m still looking for a job but I hope to find something soon.

9. It was a nice day, so we decided to go for a walk.

10. I wish that dog would stop barking! It’s driving me mad.