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Exercises - Gerunds and Infinitives

14. Many African tribes are known __________________ (use) traditional healing practices for centuries as a way to
treat various ailments and diseases.
15. The novel is thought __________________ (write) in just three months, which shows how talented and dedicated
the author was to the craft.
16. We were supposed to __________________ (conduct) a meeting today, but unfortunately, it got cancelled at the
last minute due to unforeseen circumstances.

E) Complete the sentences with the gerund or infinitive forms of the verbs in brackets. More than one answer
is possible.

1. The Earth’s temperature is continuing ____________ (rise) due to the increasing concentration of greenhouse
gases in the atmosphere.
2. You may regret not ____________ (seize) an opportunity when it was presented to you, so it is important to take
every chance when it arises.
3. To complete the project on time, the team had to start ____________ (work) on the design phase as soon as the
requirements were finalised.
4. Feeling sorry for ____________ (do) something wrong is a natural human reaction, but this alone is not enough to
make up for the consequences of our mistakes.
5. The government intends ____________ (reduce) carbon emissions by investing in renewable energy sources and
promoting energy efficiency measures.
6. The law strictly forbids ____________ (violate) others’ rights, so we must adhere to it at all times, even if it means
____________ (sacrifice) our own comfort.
7. You should definitely try ____________ (attend) a cooking class; it will be a great way to learn new recipes and
techniques.
8. If you want to play a musical instrument skilfully, you should start ____________ (learn) the basics of musical
notation and practise regularly to build muscle memory.

F) Complete the sentences with the gerund or infinitive forms of the verbs in brackets. More than one answer
is possible.

1. Dieticians recommend us __________________ (consume) a balanced diet that contains foods from all five major
food groups.
2. It is important __________________ (verify) the credentials of job candidates who claim __________________
(receive) a good education.
3. John remembers __________________ (send) abroad by his company __________________ (attend) an
important business meeting, where he met his present business partner.
4. The kitchen counter needs __________________ (clean) thoroughly before __________________ (prepare) food
to maintain a hygienic environment and prevent any contamination.
5. Students seem __________________ (enjoy) the taste of the food served at the school canteen; it is obvious from
the long queues of students who are waiting for their turn __________________ (grab) the food on offer.
6. Despite lots of evidence, the old man denies __________________ (commit) the crime and claims that he is
innocent.
7. Many people worry about __________________ (reject) when they apply for a job, but rejection is a normal part
of the job-seeking process.
8. In order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, it is necessary for people __________________ (take) basic
precautions, such as __________________ (wash) their hands frequently.

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