GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES
Look at the diagram. Then complete the paragraph about Paul’s and Isabel’s
exercise habits. Use the infinitive or gerund form of the verbs in the diagram.
More than one answer may be possible.
Paul
lift weights
play basketball
Both
walk
Isabel
swim
ride her bike
Paul and Isabel want to start a new exercise program. They both enjoy
(1.)
walking
, so they’ll go to the park together every day to do that.
Paul also likes (2.)
, so he will start a weight class at the gym.
Isabel will go with him to the gym. She can’t stand (3.)
, but
the gym has a great pool, and she loves (4.)
. She also wants
(5.)
more often, perhaps to her job every day. Paul likes team
sports, so he might start (6.)
with some friends.
GERUNDS AFTER PREPOSITIONS
Complete the email. Add the correct preposition and use the gerund form of the verb.
Hi Alan,
Thanks ________________. I apologize ________________ your email sooner.
This week was really busy for me.
I can’t believe you bought a house. Congratulations! I bet you are excited
________________ to a new town. I wish we could afford to do that. Seth and
I are tired ________________ an apartment in the city. I doubt we’ll be able to
buy a home any time soon. We’re just not good ________________ money.
Let’s plan ________________ together soon. I was thinking ________________
you next weekend, if you are free. I’m looking forward ________________ all
about your new place.
Best wishes,
Linda
for writing
1. write
2. not / answer
3. move
4. rent
5. save
6. get
7. visit
8. hear
UNIT 5
GRAMMAR REVIEW
GRAMMAR REVIEW
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