After studying the list of verbs that take the gerund and that of verbs followed by an infinitive, try to do this exercise:

INFINITIVE OR GERUND?

Fill in the gaps in these sentences by choosing an infinitive or a gerund.

1. You should avoid ___________ if you have drunk alcohol.


to drive

driving




2. I can't afford ____________ that expensive house.


to buy

buying




3. Can you imagine ___________the US president?


to meet

meeting




4. I can't remember ___________ the invitation to his wedding.


to receive

receiving




5. They intend __________ to Canada for an intensive language course.


to travel

travelling




6. If you're late, you shouldn't stop _______________ a rest.


to have

having




7. They don't allow ____________ in the library.


to eat

eating




8. Would you mind __________ these bags for me, please?


to carry

carrying




9. He denied ____________ the money, but no one believed him.


to steal

stealing




10. He appeared ______________ very interested in the project.


to be

being