way2go! 7. Practice Pack, Arbeitsheft

27 Gerunds and infinitives Fill in the correct form (gerund or infinitive) of the verb in brackets. 1 There were no seats left on the plane to Lisbon, so we advised them (take) the night train instead. Fortunately, the group didn’t mind (change) their plans at such short notice. I didn’t want to risk them (be) dissatisfied with our service. 2 It’s difficult for me (travel) alone as I don’t like (meet) new people. I prefer (go) on holiday with friends. 3 Last year, we decided (hike) through England. We agreed (stay) at youth hostels. I can’t recommend (do) this. I really disliked (share) a room with nine other people. I guess I’m not used to (fall asleep) to the sound of snoring strangers. 4 Other hikers invited us (join) them. They insisted on (invite) us to some meals. We asked them (come) to Austria next year. I intend (show) them some nice hikes. I’m really looking forward to (see) them again. Gerunds and infinitives with different meanings Fill in the correct form (gerund or infinitive) of the verb in brackets. Which meaning do you need? 1 Has that busker stopped ? No, he’s stopped some money from the crowd. (perform/collect) 2 Did you remember the train time table? (check) 3 Do you remember the train to Brighton? What a journey! (take) 4 We went on even though it rained. (walk) 5 After braking too much at the beginning, Carol went on the race. (win) 6 I can try a cheaper flight. Why don’t you try a different computer? Maybe that will help. (find/use) 7 I keep forgetting them for their generous wedding gift. (thank) 8 Jake will never forget his friend’s cats when she went on a business trip because they made a total mess in his bathroom. (look after) LANGUAGE 9 LANGUAGE 10 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv