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 _____.