Gerund or Infinitive 1. Choose the correct word or phrase.


1 It's no use (to talk/ talking) to Mary: she won't listen to you. 2 You are so lucky to (escape/escaping) from the building during the earthquake 3 It was so kind of you (to take/ taking) me to hospital. 4 The notorious criminal admitted (to plan/planning) to assassinate the President. 5 The suspect denied (knowing/to know) anything about it. 6 Samantha couldn't afford (going/to go) on holiday this year. 7 You had better (to hurry/hurry), or else you will miss the train. 8 Carol avoided (driving/to drive) in the rush hour when she lived in Paris. 9 My parents don't let me (staying/stay)up late during the week. 10 My secretary reminded me (replying/to reply)to a letter. 11 Mary (suggested to go/going to) the theatre. 12 My boss blamed me for to (delay/delaying) things all the time. 13 Al refused (to lend/lending) me the money. it. 14 I really don't know what (do/to) do tonight. I fancy to (go/going) to a restaurant but I cant a 15 I can't remember to (say/saying) that to you.

1-talking 2-escape 3-taking 4-to plan 5-to know 6-to go 7-hurry 8-to drive9-stay 10-replying 11-going to 12-delay 13-to lend 14-to,go 15 say