EXERCISES of INFINITIVES and GERUNDS I. Write the correct form of the verbs in parentheses 15. There is no point in (remain)..................in a dangerous place if you cant do anything (help).... the people who have (stay).............. there. 16. The horse wont be well enough (run)....in tomorrows race. He doesnt seem (have recovered)..... from his long journey. 17. At first I enjoyed (listen)...............to him but after a while got tired of (hear)...............the same story again and again. 18. It is usually easier (learn)...............a subject by (read)...............books than by (listen)...............to lectures. 19. He warned her (not touch)_______the wire. 20. Dont forget (lock)_______ the door before (go) _______ to bed. 21. My mother told me (not speak)_______ to anyone about it. 22. I cant understand her (behave)_______like that. 23. You are expected (know)_______ the safety regulations of the college. 24. I am prepared (wait)_______ here all night if necessary. 25. Would you mind (show)_______me how (work)_______the lift? 26. After (walk)_______ for three hours we stopped to let the others (catch up)_______ with us. 27. I am beginning (understand) _______ what you mean. 28. The boys like (play)_______games but hate (do)_______ lessons. 29. I regret (inform)_______ you that your application has been refused. 30. I couldnt help (overheat)_______ what you said. 31. I dont allow (smoke)_______ in my drawing room and at home I dont allow my family (smoke)_______ at all. 32. Please go on (write)_______, I dont mind (wait)_______. 33. He wore dark glasses (avoid)_______ (be)_______recognized. 34. Your windows need (clean)_______. Would you like me (do)_______ for me. 35. I cant help (sneeze)_______. I caught a cold yesterday from (sit) _______in a draught