Tests: ing and infinitive

I’d rather not/go out this evening, if you don’t mind.. It’s about time Jack do some work for his examination.. It’s a waste of time read that book.. It’s time go home.. It’s a waste of

TESTS : –ING AND INFINITIVE

TEST 1 :

1 It’s no use (worry) about it

2 Please remember (post) the letter

3 I saw Ann (wait) for the bus

4 I difficulty (find) a place to live

5 I’ll do the shopping when I’ve finished (clean) the flat

6 As it was late, we decided (take) a taxi home

7 I like George but I think he tends (talk) to much

8 How old were you when you learn (drive)?

9 I don’t fancy (go) out this evening

10 He admitted (steal) the money

11 He suggested (go) to the cinema

12 I enjoy (dance)

13 Would you mind (close) the door ?

14 They agreed (lend) me some money when I told them the position I was in

15 They now regret (get) married

16 They pretended (not, see) me as he passed me in the street

17 You seem (lose) weight

18 Have you ever considered (go) to live in another country?

19 Can you show me how (change) the film in this camera?

20 I can’t imagine George (ride) a motor-bike

21 I asked (see) the manager

22 He would like (come)

23 Everybody wanted him (win) the race

24 Can somebody help me (move) this table

25 Remind me (phone) Ann tomorrow

26 He warned me (not, touch) anything

27 He denied (steal) the money

28 It’s no good (try) to persuade me You won’t succeed

29 Can you smell something (burn) ?

30 I’ve got a terrible headache I tried (take) an aspirin but it didn’t help

31 He would like me (come)

32 How often do you go (swim)?

33 I’m tired I’d rather (not/go) out this evening, if you don’t mind

34 I daren’t (tell) him what happened

35 It’s about time Jack (do) some work for his examination

36 I’d rather you (not, tell) anyone what I said

37 Tom prefers (drive) rather than (travel) by train

38 I have to meet Tom in ten minutes I’d better (go) now or I’ll be late

39 It’s a waste of time (read) that book It’s rubbish

40 It was so late when we got home, it wasn’t worth (go) to bed

41 It’s time (go) home

42 I need (take) more exercise

43 I tried to be serious but I couldn’t help (laugh).

44 This jacket is rather dirty It needs (clean)

45 I clearly remember (lock) the door before I left?

46 I was very tired I tried (keep) my eyes open but I couldn’t

47 Ann hates (fly)

48 I don’t like people (shout) at me

49 I would like (be) rich

50 It has started (rain)

TEST 2 :

51 Do you have any difficulty (get) a visa?

52 There’s no point in (buy) a car if you don’t want to drive it

53 My house is a short walk from here It’s not worth (take) a taxi

54 She found him (read) her letters

55 They decided (not, go) out because of the weather

56 I asked Tom (help) me

57 He’s shy He has difficulty in (talk) to people he doesn’t know well

58 It’s a waste of money (buy) things you don’t need

59 Don’t forgot (post) the letter I gave you

60 I spent hours (try) to repair the clock

61 The teacher was very strict Nobody dared (talk) during his lesson

62 I waste a lot of time (day-dream)

63 Tom prefers (drive) to (travel) by train

64 Do you want me (come) early ?

65 You should go and see the film It’s really worth (see)

66 “Shall we go by train?” “Well, I’d prefer (go) by car.”

67 I’d prefer (stay) at home tonight rather than (go) to the cinema

68 I’d rather (stay) at home than (go) to the cinema

69 I’d rather (cook) the dinner now

70 I’d rather you (cook) the dinner now

71 We’ve almost run out of petrol We’d better (stop) at the next petrol station to fill up

72 It’s nearly midnight It’s time we (go) home

73 There was a lot of traffic but we managed (get) to the airport in time

74 I was warned (not, touch) anything

75 He doesn’t allow (smoke) in his office

76 I wouldn’t recommend you (stay) at that hotel

77 Hot weather makes me (feel) uncomfortable

78 why are you still in bed? It’s time you (get) up

79 Mr Thomas doesn’t let anyone (smoke) in his office

80 I only did it because I was made (do) it

81 Ann offered (look) after the children when we were out

82 Why hasn’t Sue arrived yet? She promised not (be) late

83 Jill has decided not (buy) a car

84 You’re very selfish It’s high time you (realize) that you’re not the most important person in the world

85 I saw her (go) out.

86 I’m sure you have no difficulty (pass) the examination

87 I’m sorry I broke the glass Someone pushed me and I couldn’t help (drop) it

88 Everyone helped (clean) up after the party

89 Our neighbor threatened (call) the police if we didn’t stop the noise

90 Do you think the grass needs (cut)?

91 He could remember (drive) along the road just before the accident happened but he couldn’t remember the accident itself

92 I’ve arranged (play) tennis tomorrow afternoon

93 She advised me (tell) the police about the accident

94 Jack’s parents have always encouraged him (study) hard

95 We were kept at the police station for an hour and then allow (go)

96 Please try (be) quiet when you come home Everyone will be asleep

97 Having a car enables you (travel) around more easily

98 “I can’t find anywhere to live” “Why don’t you try (put) an advertisement in the newspaper?”

99 I would like (play) tennis today

100 The baby began (cry)

TEST 3 :

1 There was no point in (wait), so we went

2 I only did it because they made me (do) it

3 She wouldn’t let me (read) the letter

4 People often have great difficulty (read) my writing

5 I wouldn’t dare (ask) him

6 Tom refused (lend) me any money

7 Do you think this book is worth (read)

8 I prefer (live) in the country rather than (live) in the city

9 “Shall I stay here?” “Well, I’d rather you (come) with us.”

10 It’s time the children (be) in bed

11 You don’t look very well You’d better (not, go) to work today

12 He doesn’t allow anyone (smoke) in his house

13 They let me (drive) his car yesterday

14 The thief got into the house because I forgot (shut) the window

15 I shouted to him He pretended not (hear) me but I’m sure he did

16 The film was sad It made me (cry)

17 I didn’t expected it (rain)

18 Why do you dislike (live) here?

19 Tom doesn’t mind (work) at night

20 I don’t like that house I would hate (live) there

21 I can’t stand (visit) museums

22 I’d prefer (think) about it for a while rather then (decide) now

23 I don’t recommend (eat) in that restaurant

24 I don’t know Jack, but I’d like (meet) him

25 I wouldn’t dare (wear) clothes like that.

26 Sometimes I tend (be) a bit lazy

27 I got Jack (repair) my car

28 Could you please stop (make) so much noise

29 Does your job involve (meet) a lot of people

30 He left without (say) goodbye

31 I considered (take) the job but in the end I decided against it

32 Not many people can afford (buy) a Rolls Royce

33 One day I hope (have ) enough money to travel around the world

34 John persuaded me (play) tennis

35 The sudden noise made me (jump)

36 If you use the shower, try and avoid (splash) water on the floor

37 Have you finished (wash) your hair yet?

38 He admitted (steal) the car but denied (drive) it dangerously

39 They had to postpone (go) away because their son was ill

40 She was made (tell) lies

41 He tried (reach) the shelf but he wasn’t tall enough

42 What do you intend (do) about this problem

43 “Did you remember (phone) Ann?” “Oh no, I completely forgot.”

44 If you walk into the road without (look), you risk (knock) down by a car

45 Those shirts need (iron) but you don’t need (do) it now

46 It’s a waste of time (read) newspapers

47 I’d prefer (eat) at home

48 I’d prefer (wait) for a few minutes rather than (leave) now

49 He looks so funny When I see him, I can’t help (smile)

50 He is not allowed (go)

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