Сборник упражнений по теме «Герундий и инфинитив» для 6-7 классов

1. Сборник упражнений по теме «Герундий и инфинитив»

для 6-7 классов

2. The rule

Choose the correct answer:
We use the gerund…
We use the infinitive…
We can use either the gerund or the
infinitive…
a) after prepositions
b) after such verbs as try, choose, plan,
learn, hope, need, want, decide
c) as a subject
d) after such verbs as finish, don’t
mind
e) after enjoy, love, hate, prefer, begin,
start
f) after would love, would prefer,
would like

3. Exercise 1 Put the verb into the correct form (use the gerund or the infinitive):

1. I am good at (solve) complex mathematical problems.
2. She always worries about (make) the right decision.
3. They try (improve) their English skills every day.
4. We need (decide) whether to go on vacation next month.
5. He doesn't mind (work) late if it means finishing the project.
6. I’m really interested in (learn) new programming languages.
7. They like (swim) in the ocean during the summer.
8. I hope (travel) to Japan next year.
9. She plans (start) her own business soon.
10. They want (go) hiking this weekend.
11. He needs (study) harder to pass the exam.
12. I would love (learn) how to play the guitar.
13. She is keen on (practice) yoga every morning.
14. We enjoy (read) mystery novels in our free time.
15. I prefer (eat) healthy food over junk food.
16. They are good at (paint) landscapes beautifully.
17. He worries about (fail) his driving test.
18. We try (exercise) regularly to stay fit.
19. I decide (take) a break from work every now and then.
20. She likes (explore) new cultures.

4. Exercise 2 Put the verb in the questions into the correct form, then answer the questions in pairs:

1. Are you good at (cook)?
2. Do you try (learn) something new every day?
3. Have you decided (start) a new hobby?
4. Do you mind (help) your friends with homework?
5. Are you keen on (learn) new languages?
6. What do you like (do) in your free time?
7. What do you plan (do) this weekend?
9. What do you need (improve) in your life?
10. What new skill would you like (learn)?
11. What kind of books do you enjoy (read)?
12. What do you plan (achieve) this year?
Exercise 3
Finish the sentences. Use your own ideas.
1. I want ...
2. My friend likes ...
3. My teacher plans ...
4. We need ...
5. We hope….
6. We try …

5. Exercise 4 Match the beginnings with their endings using gerunds or infinitives.

1. I can’t help
2. She suggested
3. He is thinking about
4. We decided
5. They enjoy
a) studying abroad.
b) to take a break.
c) going to the movies.
d) to start a new project.
e) to go for a hike.
Exercise 5
Translate the following sentences into English using gerunds or
infinitives.
1. Я люблю заниматься спортом.
2. Он надеется найти работу.
3. Она решила поучаствовать в конкурсе.
4. Мы обсуждали возможность поездки на выходные.
5. Они избегают говорить о своих страхах.

6.

Exercise 6
Identify and correct the errors in the use of gerunds and
infinitives.
1. I don’t mind to swim in the ocean.
2. She wanted going to the museum.
3. They are interested in learn about different cultures.
4. He promised helping me with my homework.
5. We are planning go to the beach this weekend.
Exercise 7
Create your own sentences using the given words in the correct
form (gerund or infinitive).
1. love (dance)
2. prefer (eat) healthy food
3. need (study) for the exam
4. enjoy (travel) during the summer
5. hope (find) a new job soon
Exercise 8
In groups, discuss the following topics using gerunds and
infinitives. Write down examples.
1. Ways to improve your English.
2. Hobbies you would like to try.
3. Goals you hope to achieve this year.
4. Activities you enjoy doing with friends.
5. Things you need to do to stay healthy.

7. Keys

The rule
We use the gerund after prepositions,
as a subject, after such verbs as
finish, don’t mind
We use the infinitive after such verbs as
try, choose, plan, learn, hope, need,
want, decide, after would love, would
prefer, would like
We can use either the gerund or the
infinitive after enjoy, love, hate,
prefer, begin, start

8. Keys Exercise 1

1. I am good at solving complex mathematical problems.
2. She always worries about making the right decision.
3. They try to improve their English skills every day.
4. We need to decide whether to go on vacation next month.
5. He doesn't mind working late if it means finishing the project.
6. I’m really interested in learning new programming languages.
7. They like swimming in the ocean during the summer.
8. I hope to travel to Japan next year.
9. She plans to start her own business soon.
10. They want to go hiking this weekend.
11. He needs to study harder to pass the exam.
12. I would love to learn how to play the guitar.
13. She is keen on practicing yoga every morning.
14. We enjoy reading mystery novels in our free time.
15. I prefer eating healthy food over junk food.
16. They are good at painting landscapes beautifully.
17. He worries about failing his driving test.
18. We try to exercise regularly to stay fit.
19. I decide to take a break from work every now and then.
20. She likes to travel new cultures.

9. Exercise 2

1. Are you good at cooking?
- Yes, I am good at cooking.
2. Do you try to learn something new every day?
- Yes, I try to learn new English words every day.
3. Have you decided to start a new hobby?
- No, I haven’t decided to start a new hobby. I don’t have much free time.
4. Do you mind helping your friends with homework?
- No, I don’t mind helping my friends with their homework.
5. Are you keen on learning new languages?
- Yes, I am keen on learning new languages.
6. What do you like doing in your free time?
- I like swimming and dancing.
7. What do you plan to do this weekend?
- I plan to see a new film.
9. What do you need to improve in your life?
I want to improve my time management.
10. What new skill would you like to learn?
- I would like to learn how to drive a car.
11. What kind of books do you enjoy reading?
- I enjoy reading detective stories.
12. What do you plan to achieve this year?
- I want to win a sport competition.
Exercise 3
1. I want to learn new English words.
2. My friend likes playing football.
3. My teacher plans to give us a test.
4. We need to revise the rule.
5. We hope to pass the exam well.
6. We try to do more exercises.

10.

Exercise 4
1. I can’t help c) going to the movies.
2. She suggested a) studying abroad.
3. He is thinking about a) studying abroad.
4. We decided d) to start a new project.
5. They enjoy c) going to the movies.
1-c
2-a
3-a
4-d
5-c
Exercise 5
1. I love playing sports.
2. He hopes to find a job.
3. She decided to participate in the competition.
4. We discussed the possibility of going on a trip for the weekend.
5. They avoid talking about their fears.
Exercise 6
1. I don’t mind swimming in the ocean.
2. She wanted to go to the museum.
3. They are interested in learning about different cultures.
4. He promised to help me with my homework.
5. We are planning to go to the beach this weekend.

11.

Exercise 7
1. I love dancing whenever I have the chance.
2. I prefer to eat healthy food rather than junk food.
3. I need to study for the exam if I want to pass.
4. I enjoy traveling during the summer to explore new places.
5. I hope to find a new job soon that matches my skills.
Exercise 8
1. Ways to improve your English.
- I think reading books in English is a great way to improve my
vocabulary.
- It’s important to practice speaking with native speakers regularly.
-I enjoy watching English movies with subtitles to enhance my listening
skills.
-2. Hobbies you would like to try.
- I would love to learn how to play the guitar.
- I’m interested in trying pottery because I find it relaxing.
-I hope to take up photography to capture beautiful moments.
-3. Goals you hope to achieve this year.
- I plan to save money for a trip abroad.
- My goal is to improve my writing skills through daily practice.
-I want to complete a marathon by the end of the year.
-4. Activities you enjoy doing with friends.
- I enjoy going hiking with my friends on weekends.
- We love playing board games together during our game nights.
-I like to have movie marathons with my friends every month.
-5. Things you need to do to stay healthy.
- I need to exercise at least three times a week to stay fit.
- Eating fruits and vegetables is essential for staying healthy.
- I enjoy meditating in the morning to help reduce stress.