I. Use the correct form of the verb : GERUND or INFINITIVE :
1. Children enjoy (read) __________________ comics and picture books.
2. My younger brother is afraid of (stay) __________________ at home alone.
3. He used to (take) ____________________ a bus to his office.
4. She intends (spend) ____________________ her summer holiday in Spain.
5. My brother wants (take) ___________________ a trip next week.
6. Lan should (go) ____________________ to bed early.
7. We dislikes (repeat) ____________________ poems.
8. It is very sad (stay) ___________________ at home at weekends. (stay)
9. We decided (rent) __________________ a house having a swimming pool.
10. I used (smoke) ___________ 20 cigarettes a day, but he has given up (smoke) _____.
11. Stop (argue) __________________ and start (work) ___________________.
12. Did you remember (turn) __________ off the lights when (go) _________________ out.
13. I remember (meet) ___________________ you before.
14. You’ll be able (do) ___________________ yourself when you are older.
15. We began (talk) ________________ about next year’s holiday two weeks ago.
16. I finished (read) _________________ the book and went to bed.
17. You seem (know) ____________ this area well. – Yes, I am used (live) __________.
18. I am looking forward to (see) _________________ good response from your company.
19. I hate (look after) _________________ a crying child.
20. She always practices (score) ____________ by (shoot) ___________ some hoops.
21. Are you free now ? No, I am busy (tidy) __________________ my bedroom.
22. I suggest (go) ___________________ on a day-trip to the countryside on the weekend.
23. Can you help me (fix) _____ the energy-saving bulb because it helps (save) _______ energy.
24. It is very interesting (join) _____________________ in the Y & Y club.
25. Could you (do) ________________ me a favor ?
26. He joins the Y & Y club because he likes (take) _____________ part in social activities.
27. Please give the form to your teacher and ask her (sign) __________________ in it.
28. I don’t mind (travel) _________________ by train.
29. I am very fond of (visit) _________________ other countries.
30. Have you finished (clean) ___________________ the kitchen yet ?
31. Good bye. I hope (see) __________________ you soon.
32. You must stop (work) __________________ hard. It is bad for you.
33. The weather is very nice, so I suggest (go) _________________ for a walk.
34. I am tired. I would like (go) _________________ to bed.
35. I am trying (finish) ___________________ my work. Please stop (talk) _________________.
36. They were very angry and refused (talk) _________________ to us.
37. We invited Ann to the party, but she didn’t want (come) __________________.
38. I went (hike) ____________________ with some friends in Chau Thoi Mountain.
39. Don’t forget (send) ______________ me a postcard when you have arrived there.
40. I like (think) ________ about things carefully before (make) __________________ a decision.
41. Don’t try (persuade) __________ me. Nothing can make me (change) ___________ my mind.
42. I prefer (walk) _________________ to (drive) ______________________.
43. Don’t forget (lock) ________________ the door before (go) _________________ to bed.
44. Does your jacket need (wash) ____________ ? ~ No, but you need (iron) ________________ it.
45. Did you succeed in (solve) _______ the problem ? Let me (suggest) _______ some solutions.
46. Ask him (come) _________ in. Don’t keep him (stand) _________________ at the door.
47. It was a really good holiday. I really enjoyed (be) _________________ by the sea again.
48. I don’t mind (walk) __________________ home, but I’d rather (get) ________________ a taxi.
49. Uncle Ho devoted his life (gain) _________________ the independence for our country.
50. The youth can participate in different programs such as (raise) _______________ funds for the poor and (plant) ________________ trees along the sidewalk.
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