Gerund and Infinitive (3) RECYCLING ADVANCED ENGLISH UNIT 7

RECYCLING ADVANCED ENGLISH

UNIT 7

Gerund and Infinitive (3)

The following verbs can be used with either the gerund or the infinitive, depending on the meaning required: a remember, forget, stop, go on, regret b interested in, interested to c try d need e used, be/get used to f like, enjoy, love, hate, prefer g allow, advise, forbid, permit h mean The differences in meaning are explained in Section 5 of the Appendix, but try to work them out for yourself before doing the next exercise. C Complete the sentences with the gerund or the infinitive of the verbs in brackets. 1 Humility means (be) able to admit you’re sometimes wrong. 2 You will not be permitted (enter) the building without the Chief Fire Officer’s permission. 3 I’d be interested (know) if the chair in astrophysics is still vacant. 4 I’ll never forget (see) the factory chimney collapse in a cloud of smoke and rubble. 5 Bankers advised the owners of the ailing theme park (reduce) entry charges in a bid to attract more visitors. 6 All the report’s recommendations need (review) in the light of the committee’s statements to the press. 7 The politician was accused of trying (stir up) trouble in his constituency as a ploy to divert attention from his own affairs. 8 I don’t think my uncle will ever get used to (be) at home all day instead of (go) out to work. D Match the first half of each sentence with the correct ending. 1 He objected a to write a polite letter. 2 We’d rather not b write a polite letter. 3 She’s looking forward c to writing a polite letter. 4 I insist on d writing a polite letter. 5 Kindly allow me 6 I think you need 7 Everyone should be able 8 You’d better 9 I’m afraid it means 10 I always enjoy 11 He was made 12 She always used 13 His father wants him

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