Intermediate Grammar – Infinitives and Gerunds 4

1. Bill agreed ........ us at the restaurant at 8:30, but he never showed up.

2. Jennifer practiced ........ the word until she sounded just like a native speaker.

3. Our art teacher encouraged ........ with different colors.

4. Dana hopes ........ enough money to travel around Europe for three months. It's her dream.

5. ....... is her life. That is why Susan moved to New York to study dancing professionally.

6. Constance plans ........ part in the marathon next spring.

7. I can't help ....... how my grandmother's life would have been different if she had been able to go to college.

8. The doctor advised ........ a specialist about the problem.

9. ........ helped me strengthen my injured leg

10. After the tsunami, Bette chose ........ in Indonesia and work with a relief organization.

11. ........ is a great way to relax. I love to sit back and enjoy a good book.

12. Why do you always get ....... first? I want to go first this time!

13. When you're in Prague, I recommend ........ from the Charles Bridge to the castle at night.

14. Susanne just happened ........ in the restaurant when Julia Roberts walked in! Can you believe that?

15. Eye specialists urge ........ frequent breaks while using the computer for extended periods of time.

16. I thought you knew nothing about cars. Where did you learn ........ a flat tire?

17. My favorite thing is ....... on my back in the sea.

18. The Egyptology course requires ........ in six months of field studies near Luxor, Egypt.

19.The nurse risked ........ the disease from her patient, but she continued to treat him until he had fully recovered.

20. He never admitted ........ the wild party while his parents were out of town.