Gerunds & Infinitives — Advanced

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Gerunds & Infinitives — Advanced — Exercises

Choose the correct form

1. I remember _____ you at the conference last year.
   (meeting / to meet / to have met) 
2. Don't forget _____ the report before 5pm.
   (submitting / to submit / submit) 
3. She stopped _____ when the manager walked in.
   (to talk / talking / talk) 
4. I regret _____ that we cannot offer you the position.
   (to inform / informing / inform) 
5. He made her _____ the whole report again.
   (rewriting / to rewrite / rewrite) 
6. _____ asked to present in front of the board is terrifying.
   (Being / To be / Be) 
7. She is said _____ the most talented in her field.
   (to be / being / be) 
8. I am sorry _____ your call while you were away.
   (to have missed / missing / to miss) 

Explain the meaning difference

1. He stopped to check his phone. (what does this mean?)
   
2. He stopped checking his phone. (what does this mean?)
   
3. I remember locking the door. (what does this mean?)
   
4. Remember to lock the door. (what does this mean?)
   

Gerunds & Infinitives — Advanced — Answer Key

Choose the correct form

1. meeting
2. to submit
3. talking
4. to inform
5. rewrite
6. Being
7. to be
8. to have missed

Explain the meaning difference

1. He paused what he was doing in order to check his phone.
2. He no longer checks his phone — he quit the habit.
3. I have a memory of locking it — I know I did it.
4. Do not forget — you need to lock it in the future.