Gerunds and Infinitives. Exercises for the upper intermediate to advanced student. 

1  I can't help ____ that this proposal is very risky.   (think)

2  We can't afford ____ any mistakes this time around.  (make)

3  She agreed ____ at all the options before making a decision.   (look)

4  They've promised ____ a decision before Tuesday.   (make)

5  I suggest ____ a product to meet the needs of the cheaper end of the market.   (develop)

6  We can't risk ____ too big a discount unless they promise to put in a big order.  (give)

7  Pete suggested ____ to that new restaurant on the corner. (go)

8  We won´t be able to avoid ____ some people off if sales keep falling. (lay)

9  He denied ____ the ring but admitted to stealing the watch. (steal)

10 Would you mind ____ a window?  It´s a bit stuffy in here. (open)

11 I don´t think that film is worth ____ . (see)

12 We´re postponing ____ the building for the moment. (paint)

13 I have no objection to his ____ the meeting as an observer. (attend)

14 He simply loathes ___ early.  (get up)

15 You can´t make me ____ it. (do)

16 Have you ever considered ____  abroad?  (work)

17 If we refuse to negotiate on price, we risk ____ the contract altogether.  (lose)

18 In the end we persuaded them ____  our terms.  (accept)

19 He claims ____ to speak five languages (be able)

20 His wife encouraged him ____ the job offer from the States.  (accept)

21 He is a good public speaker although he does tend ____. (digress)

22 When I saw her in the street, she pretended not ____ me.  (see)

23 He certainly deserves _____ the job.  (get)

24 Pete´s girlfriend is threatening ____ his wife about their affair. (tell)

25 I meant ____ some letters this evening, but time just slipped away. (write)

26 I really felt obliged ____ her the money as she had done me a lot of favours in the past. (lend)

27 If you have any questions, please don´t hesitate ____ in touch. (get)

28 I look forward to ____ from you. (hear)

29 I´m finally getting used to ____ on the left.(drive)

30 Peter used to ____, but gave up five years ago. (smoke)

31 Peter stopped ____ five years ago. (smoke)

32 Before he gave up smoking, Peter would often stop work ____ a cigarette. (smoke)

33 Did you find it difficult ____ smoking? (stop)

34 He was forced _____ the terms of the contract or lose the deal completely. (accept)

35 Do you swear ____ the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth? (tell)

36 After he lost his job he struggled ____ financially.  (get by)

37 I have always striven ____ my best. (do)

38 I warned him about ____ with that girl.  She´s trouble. (go out)

39 I warned him not ____ with that girl.  She´s trouble.(go out)

40 I begged her not ____ me. (leave)

41 I was led ____ that the salary package included a medical and dental plan. (believe)

42 Thank God you reminded me  ____ the children up. I had completely forgotten. (pick)

43 I don´t know why you found the window open.  I can remember ____ it. (close)

44 Obviously I didn´t remember ____ the window. (close)

45 He has vowed ____ revenge on the people who destroyed his business. (get)

46 I´m sorry Sir. We don´t permit ____ on the premises. (smoke)

47 I´m sorry Sir. You aren´t allowed ____ on the premises. (smoke)

48 At first we discussed production, but later we went on ____ our cost levels. (look at)

49 If you carry on ____ like that, you´ll be dead in five years. (smoke)

50 I´m going to try and get David ____ me with the report. (help)

51 Try ____ for more money and see what happens. Nothing ventured, nothing gained as they say. (ask)

52 We discussed ____ a new factory in a low labour cost area abroad. (open)

53 They let me ____ all the samples. (keep)

54 Before starting the course, you will be required ____ a test to assess your level of English. (sit)

55 I can tolerate ____ in high temperatures, but not in a dirty environment. (work)

56 We regret ____ you that you have not been selected for our shortlist of candidates. (inform)

57 I think she sometimes regrets ____ married at such a young age. (get)

58 He finally quit ____ after years of trying to give up. (smoke)

59 I´m sorry, but I don´t recall ____ to that. (agree)

60 I urge you ____ your answer. (reconsider)

61 I really resent not ____ able to get a drink after 11pm. (be)

62 There´s really no point in ____ language Dutch. They speak such good English. (learn)

63 I don´t know how you dare ____ such a thing. (suggest)

64 He dared me ____ off the bridge. (jump)

65 They have delayed ____ a final decision until they have more facts and figures. (make)

66 I fully appreciate that ____ my English is a necessary condition of the job. (improve)

67 I told them ____ the TV down as it was distracting me. (turn)

68 He is refusing ____. (help)

69 He never mentioned ____ you. (see)

70 We have hired some painters and decorators ____ the house. (do up)

71 At first glance, the problem appears ____ no obvious solution. (have)

72 Practise ____ the language whenever you have the opportunity. (speak)

73 She has always taught her children ____ polite to their elders. (be)

74 As usual, he neglected ____ me that he was going to be late. (tell)

75 At first glance, the problem seems ____ no obvious solution. (have)