Gerunds and Infinitives Advanced Level MCQs Test With Answers 2

There is no point in ---- the washing out because it keeps ---- with rain.

I dislike spending my time ---- so I prefer ---- clothes made from synthetic fabrics.

Don’t you think the assistant deserves ---- a day off after working so hard at the exhibition?

In my opinion, it’s ridiculous ---- a computer as a present for a three-year-old child.

I don’t think I would enjoy ---- a cricket match as I don’t understand the rules.

Because they both work at the family’s flower shop, they have agreed ---- about flowers at weekends.

---- the old hospital would cost £1 million, so the council are considering ---- the building to developers.

Being able to think quickly and having up-to-date knowledge of a language is essential for speakers ---- simultaneously.

In order to save money and energy, we are going to have double glazed windows ----.

In his performance against Brazil, he proved himself ---- a skilled player.

After the game, the players sat around ---- themselves on their performance.

The photographs he took of the products were too dark ---- on the company’s website, so he’ll have to get some ---- professionally.

The director of the play still hasn’t decided whom ---- in the role of the hero.

Why don’t you go and ask a chemist ---- something ---- dry skin?

The problem with Simon is that he thinks he can succeed ---- a degree without ---- any lectures.

We have decided ---- a new Ford Focus, but we are not certain about which colour ----.

Wearing high-heeled shoes for long periods can result in women ---- too much pain from their feet ---- in active work.

His daughter persuaded him ---- his heart operation in a private hospital instead of waiting for one in a state hospital as she could see his condition ---- worse daily.

I knew the answer, but I didn’t press the buzzer quickly enough ---- the prize.

Robert didn’t work as carefully last year as he does this year, and the boss had even threatened ---- him if he didn’t improve his work.

I’d love ---- on my own, but I simply can’t afford ---- my own flat.

The receptionist never minds ---- with sending out the new catalogues.

The manager likes ---- on all pricing decisions.

I am hoping ---- for the school basketball team next week.

Your hair needs ---- before you go back to school.

The social worker gave the students a talk ---- them against ---- drugs.

He’s not in the habit ---- lies, but he had to make up an excuse ---- the afternoon off for his job interview.

In the Middle Ages, surrounding a castle with a ditch filled with water proved ---- a successful technique ---- its security.

The most effective way ---- the destructiveness of earthquakes is ---- buildings and other structures capable of withstanding strong shaking.

The children were ---- giving up hope when someone phoned to say their dog had been found.

---- a doorman at a hotel consists ---- greeting guests and taking them to their rooms.

She should have apologized to him ---- spilling coffee down his suit.

Sheep have been so changed by breeding that their wild ancestors are hard ----.

Shopping for fruit and vegetables makes me ---- hungry.

We haven’t yet decided when ---- a meeting, so we’ll let you ---- as soon as we’ve fixed a date.

Tobacco, which we now know ---- so harmful, was once thought ---- medicinal value.

His ability ---- well makes him a great teacher.

We should appreciate ---- in the 20th century when we have so many appliances ---- the hardships of our lives.

You don’t appear ---- the formula. Do you want me ---- it once more?

My mother won’t allow anyone ---- the living room until she finishes ----.