Other Uses of Infinitives & Gerunds I

Gap-fill exercise

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!

Mr. C: Did Betty see you today?
Ms. G: I was busy. I told back later.

(She should come back later.)


Pam: Richard isn't very neat.
Bob: Why don't you ask his dirty clothes on the floor.

(He should not leave his dirty clothes on the floor.)


Pam: They painted the wall the wrong color.
Amy: Okay. I'll have it again.

(They must paint it again.)


Stu: Did the teachers see you at the park?
Bob: Yes. They watched football.

(We were playing football.)


I asked Mr. Johnson what courses to take next year. He advised
at least one English course.

(I should take English.)


Wendy: Did Lisa bring back my umbrella?
Betty: Yes. I asked it in the closet.

(She put it in the closet.)


Michelle: Jessica didn't fail the test!
Barbara : Well, we all encouraged her best.

(She should do her best.)


Alan: Do you think we have a chance of winning next week's game?
Bill: Everybody expects .

(We should win.)


Butch: I thought you liked your house.
Chris: We did, but it was sold, and they forced .

(We moved out.)


Liz: Those boys are making too much noise.
Ann: I'll try to get quiet.

(They should be quiet.)


David: There are some people singing outside.
Sarah: Let's invite in.

(They should come in.)


Jerry: How can I remember all these words for the test?
Barry: I think they permit a dictionary during the test.

(You can use a dictionary.)


Beth: Will you be able to buy some food today?
Bill: Yes. Remind some bread.

(I should get some bread.)


Amy: I thought Eric didn't even want to play in today's game.
Jim: The coach urged an effort.

(He should make the effort.)


James: I didn't have time to do the homework yesterday.
Ms. P: I want it regularly.

(You really should do it regularly.)


Susan: I wish the Smiths could stay here longer.
Frank: Well, can't you persuade .

(They should stay.)


Jack: Rob wants to make a good impression on Kathy tonight.
Jill: Tell those old clothes of his.

(He shouldn't wear those old clothes of his.)


Eric: I can't find the vacuum cleaner. Does Jennifer have it?
Josh: Yes, I let it.

(She borrowed it.)


Ruth: Mr. Mills says his radio still doesn't work right.
John: O.K., I'll look at it again. Have it back.

(He should bring it back.)


Joan: I guess the teacher wasn't happy with the girls' work today.
Nick: No. He made after school.

(They stayed after school.)


Amy: Dillon was very nice today.
Ann: I know. He helped the chairs in.

(I brought the chairs in.)


Beth: How did you know the men would finish the job?
Lisa: We could see on it.

(They were working on it.)


Judy: How do you know Melissa didn't miss the bus?
Bill: I watched on the bus.

(She got on the bus.)


Brian: The oil tank blew up last night.
Susan: We live near the field, so I heard .

(It exploded.)


Jason: The temperature really dropped last night.
Jenny: Yes, I was outside, so I could feel colder.

(It was getting colder.)


Debbie: Chris certainly is lazy!
Robert: Yes. Look at there asleep.

(He's lying there asleep.)


Melissa: Does Dan really have a bad cold?
Michael: Just listen to .

(He coughs.)


Kathy: Do you think Matt likes Jenny?
Diane: Well, I noticed at her several times tonight.

(He glanced at her.)


Kevin: How did you know there would be steak for dinner?
Bruce: I could smell .

(It was cooking)