Gerund - Infinitive - Infinitive without to

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GERUND- INFINITIVE- INFINITIVE WITHOUT TO 
I. Forms of Verbs 
1. Động danh từ (the gerund): V-ing 
+ Là chủ ngữ của câu: dancing bored him 
+ Bổ ngữ của động từ: her hobby is painting 
+ Là bổ ngữ: seeing is believing 
+ Sau giới từ: he was accused of smuggling 
+ Sau một vài động từ 
Những động từ sau được theo sau bởi V-ing: 
Admit, avoid, delay, enjoy, excuse, consider, deny, finish, imagine, forgive, keep, mind, miss, 
postpone, practise, resist, risk, stop, remember, forget, regret, suggest, like, propose, 
detest, dread, resent, pardon, try, fancy, can’t stand (=endure), can’t help (=prevent/ 
avoid), it’s no use/good, there is no point in, 
Ví dụ: 
He admitted taking the money 
Would you consider selling the property? 
Chú ý: the gerund cũng theo sau những cụm từ như (chẳng có ích gì ) 
• Verb + possessive adjective/ pronoun + V-ing. 
Cấu trúc này được sử dụng với các động từ như: dislike, resent, object, excuse, forgive, pardon, 
prevent. 
Forgive my/me ringing you up so early. 
He disliked me/my working late. 
He resented my/me being promoted before him. 
• Verb + pronoun + preposition + V-ing. Cấu trúc này được dùng với các động 
từ như: forgive, prevent, stop, excuse. 
You can’t prevent him from spending his own money. 
2. The infinitive (động từ nguyên thể): to + Vo 
• Verb + the infinitive: 
Những động từ sau được theo sau trực tiếp bởi the infinitive: 
Agree, appear, arrange, attempt, ask, decide, determine, be determined, fail, endeavour, 
forget, happen, hope, learn, manage, offer, plan, prepare, promise, prove, refuse, remember, 
seem, tend, threaten, try, volunteer expect, want, mean,... 
Ví dụ: 
She agreed to pay $50. 
Two men failed to return from the expedition. 
• Verb + how/what/when/where/ which/why + infinitive 
He discovered how to open the safe. 
I found out where to buy fruit cheaply. 
• Verb + object + the infinitive: 
Những động từ theo công thức này là advise, allow, enable, encourage, forbid, force, hear, 
instruct, invite, let, order, permit, persuade, request, remind, see, train, teach how, urge, 
warn, tempt,... 
Ví dụ: 
These glasses will enable you to see in the dark. 
 She encouraged me to try again. 
• Assume, believe, consider, feel, know, suppose, understand + (object) + to Vo: 
I consider him to be the best candidate= He is considered to be the best candidate 
 He is known to be honest. 
►Chú ý: Một số động từ có thể đi cùng với cả động từ nguyên thể và V-ing, hãy so sánh sự khác nhau 
về ý nghĩa giữa chúng. 
-Stop + V-ing: dừng làm gì Stop making noise! 
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-Stop + to V: dừng để làm gì 
I stop to smoke
-Remember/forget/regret + to V: 
nhớ/quên/tiếc sẽ phải làm gì (ở hiện tại và tương 
lai) 
Remember to send this letter. 
Don’t forget to buy flowers 
I regret to inform you that the train was 
canceled 
-Remember/forget/regret + V-ing: 
nhớ/quên/tiếc đã làm gì (ở quá khứ). 
I paid her $2. I still remember that. I still 
remember paying her $2. 
She will never forget meeting the Queen. 
He regrets leaving school early. It is the 
biggest mistake in his life. 
-Try + to V: cố gắng làm gì 
I try to pass the exam. 
-Try + V-ing: thử làm gì 
You should try unlocking the door with this 
key. 
-Like + V-ing: thích làm gì vì nó thú vị, hay, 
cuốn hút, làm để thưởng thức 
I like watching TV. 
-Like + to V: làm việc đó vì nó là tốt và cần 
thiết. 
I want to have a job. I like to learn English. 
Would like + to V: mời ai đi đâu 
Would you like to go to the cinema? 
Prefer + doing something + to + doing 
something else. 
I prefer driving to travelling by train. 
Prefer + to do something + rather than 
(do) something else 
I prefer to drive rather than travel by train. 
Need + to V: cần làm gì 
I need to go to school today. 
Need/want/require + V-ing: mang nghĩa 
bị động 
Your hair needs cutting. The grass needs cutting. 
 The grass wants cutting. 
Be used to + V-ing: quen với việc gì (ở hiện 
tại) 
I’m used to getting up early. (tôi quen với 
việc dậy sớm) 
Used to + V: thường làm gì trong quá khứ 
(bây giờ không làm nữa) 
I used to get up early when I lived in Bac 
Giang 
Advise/ allow/ permit/ recommend + 
object + to V: Khuyên/cho phép/đề nghị ai 
làm gì 
He advised me to apply at once. 
 They don't allow us to park here. 
Advise/ allow/ permit/ recommend + 
Ving: Khuyên/ cho phép/ đề nghị làm gì 
He advised applying at once. 
 They don't allow parking here. 
See / hear/ smell/ feel/ notice/ watch 
+ object + V-ing: Cấu trúc này được sử dụng 
khi người nói chỉ chứng kiến một phần của 
hành động: 
I see him passing my house everyday. 
 She smelt something burning and saw smoke 
rising. 
See / hear/ smell/ feel/ notice/ watch 
+ object + V(nguyển thể không có 'to'): 
Cấu trúc này được sử dụng khi người nói chỉ 
chứng kiến toàn bộ hành động: 
We saw him leave the house. 
 I heard him make arrangements for his 
journey
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EXERCISE 
I. Give correct form of verbs 
1. Does this work involve much (travel) ? 
2. He begged (not/tell) his mother. 
3. He does not permit anybody (smoke) in his house. 
4. He does not resent (be) laughed at! 
5. He has attempted (pass) his exam, but unfortunately he fail it. 
6. He should instruct you (do) this work. It is his responsibility. 
7. He strives (be) one of the best! 
8. Here you will find all necessary information that will enable you (do) this kind of work. If 
you still have any questions, don‟t hesitate (ask) me. 
9. I adore (stay) on my own. 
10. I am longing (see) you. 
11. I appreciate your (stay) with me. 
12. I cannot admit (do) this as it is not my fault. 
13. I cannot delay (sign) the contract. 
14. I cannot postpone (do) this work as it does not depend on me. 
15. I cannot resist (eat) cakes. 
16. I cannot urge them (work) more quickly as I cannot persuade them (do) what 
they do not need (do) . 
17. I claim (enable) me (do) this according to our agreement. 
18. I consider it (be) the most foolish thing you have ever done. 
19. I detest (quarrel) with people. 
20. I do not feel like (do) it at once. 
21. I do not understand how you could (dare) (tell) him everything. 
22. I have come here to convince you (not/do) it. 
23. I will definitely refuse (take part) in this competition. 
24. I will report (see) him! 
25. I will (try) (convince) them (join) us. 
26. If I enable you (write) this work, I expect you (do) it well! 
27. If you fail (do) this assignment then it means that you have not listened to me, as I have 
instructed you (enable) you (do) it without (have) any difficulties. 
28. Just imagine (live) on the island. 
29. She desires (travel) around the world, but she has to postpone (do) this as she is 
short of money. 
30. The sign warned (not/go) there. 
31. They begged (persuade) him (help) them. 
32. They cannot (dare) (object) him and that is why they are hesitating (tell) 
him the truth. 
33. They claim (have) enough money and time (finish) the work on time. 
34. They deserve (be) awarded as we appreciate their (help) us. 
35. They failed (pass) the test as they had not studied enough. 
36. They should not hesitate (tell) the truth as it is essential. 
37. They suggest (arrange) (do) it as soon as possible. 
38. We are longing (see) you because we cannot (postpone) (do) this 
work any longer. 
39. We do not intend (argue) with them. 
40. We should (urge) them (finish) all of the work on time. 
41. Why are you hesitating (sign) the contract? 
42. Why are you pretending (be) ill? 
43. Why are you suggesting (delay) this meeting. 
44. You cannot persuade me (go) to hospital. 
45. You deserve (stay) at home. 
46. You forgot (remind) me (go) to the dentist! 
47. You should arrange (meet) them at 4 o‟clock. 
48. You should not deny (take) part in this event. 
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49. I like (leave) home before 8.15 in the morning. 
50. I don't like (sit) in traffic. 
51. When I know I could be (do) something useful at work. 
52. The secretary also objected (change) the date of the hearing. 
53. Fortunately I remembered (bolt) the door, but (be) honest, I don't remember 
(do) so. 
54. Nobody owned up (take) the bag. 
55. Have you ever considered (move) to York? 
56. It is considered (be) one of the nicest cities in England. 
57. Would you mind (open) the window? 
58. Hello. I'd like (speak) to Mr. Jones, please. 
59. We intend (move) to the new offices in June. 
60. I don't remember (tell) him to cancel the appointment. 
61. I want (learn) to speak Spanish. 
62. Are you looking forward to (go) to London? 
63. The boy admitted (steal) the computer from the shop. 
64. Peter hopes (become) a vet after his studies. 
65. Don't forget (put) the cat out before you go to bed. 
66. Do you regret (tell) Edward about the contract? 
67. I didn‟t have enough time(finish) my work yesterday. 
68. As she drove past his house she noticed him (run) away from home. 
69. I was relieve (find out) that I had passed the exam. 
70. She made her son(wash) the window before he could go outside (play) with his 
friends. 
71. She lets her children(stay) up very late. 
72. We had nothing(do) except look at the cinema posters. 
73. We both heard him (say) that he was leaving. 
74. It made him angry(wait) for people who were late. 
75. I couldn‟t understand what the passage said, so I had my friend( translate) it for me. 
76. It‟s important (start) the meeting on time. 
77. There are too many people here for me (talk) to all of them. 
78. It took ages(download) the pictures from the Internet. 
79. Whenever I have free time, I like(watch) the basketball team(practice) 
80. She sent me an e-mail(inform) me that the meeting had been canceled. 
81. It was a thrill (see) my brother(win) the chess tournament last year. 
82. If you attempt (do) it one more time, you must think about the consequences! 
83. I didn‟t have enough time(finish) my work yesterday. 
84. As she drove past his house she noticed him (run) away from home. 
85. I was relieve (find out) that I had passed the exam. 
86. She made her son(wash) the window before he could go outside (play) with his 
friends. 
87. She lets her children(stay) up very late. 
88. We had nothing(do) except look at the cinema posters. 
89. We both heard him (say) that he was leaving. 
90. It made him angry(wait) for people who were late. 
91. I couldn‟t understand what the passage said, so I had my friend( translate) it for me. 
92. It‟s important (start) the meeting on time. 
93. There are too many people here for me (talk) to all of them. 
94. It took ages(download) the pictures from the Internet. 
95. Whenever I have free time, I like(watch) the basketball team(practice) 
96. She sent me an e-mail(inform) me that the meeting had been canceled. 
97. It was a thrill (see) my brother(win) the chess tournament last year. 
Multiple Choice 
1. In stead of buying a new pair of shoes, I had my old ones . 
a. repaired b. to repaired c. repairing d. repaired 
2. It‟s possible a train across Canada. 
a. take b. to take c. taking d. taken 
3. Now that we have finished painting the house, there is nothing left . 
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a. to do b. for doing c. to be done d. for being done 
4. Before we leave, let‟s have Shally a map for us so we won‟t get lost. 
a. draw b. to draw c. drawing d. drawn 
5. I can hear a cat at the window. 
a. scratches b. to scratch c. scratching d. was scratching 
6. I think your mother should let you your own mind. 
a. make up b. to make up c. making up d. made up 
7. The police never found the money in the robbery. 
a. stealing b. be stolen c. steal d. stolen 
8. Do you know what made so many people their home? 
a. evacuate b. to evacuate c. evacuated d. be evacuated 
9. bread, you usually need flour, salt, and yeast. 
a. Make b To make c. Making d. For make 
10. He was never heard “ thank you” in his life. 
a. say b. to say c. saying d. said 
11. I was delighted my old friends again. 
a. to see b. seeing c. seen d. to be seen 
12. to friends is nice but alone is also enjoyable. 
a. Talk/ to be b. To talk/ be c. Talk/ be d. Talking/ being 
13. I‟d rather to Elvis than the Beatles. 
a. listen b. to listen c. listening d. listened 
14. The aim of the culture festival is friendship between the two countries. 
a. promote b. promoting c. to promote d. being promoted 
15. How can you let such a silly incident your friendship? 
a. wreck b. to wreck c. wrecking d. that wrecks 
16. It has become necessary water in the metropolitan area because of the severe 
drought. 
a. rationing b. ration c. to ration d. to have rationed 
17. All the passengers were made their seat belts during the turbulence. 
a. buckle b. to buckle c. buckling d. for buckling 
18. good ice cream, you need to use a lot of cream. 
a. Make b. Making c. To make d. For make 
19. I got my good friend her car for the weekend. 
a. to let me to borrow b. to let me borrow c. let me borrow d. let me to borrow 
20. „ How about going to the theater?‟ „ OK, but I would rather a concert.‟ 
a. attend b. to attend c. attending d. have attended 
21. Last night we saw a meteor through the sky. 
a. streaked b. to streak c. streak d.to have streak 
22. The skiers would rather through the mountains than go by bus. 
a. to travel on train b. traveled by train c. travel by train d. traveling by train 
23. If we leave now for our trip, we can drive half the distance before we stop lunch. 
a. having b. to have c. having had d. for having 
24. I always hear you ______ with your sister. What‟s wrong between you? 
a. argue b. to argue c. argued d. argues 
25. Try _______ so many mistakes. 
a. not to make b. not make c. to make not d. make not 
26. You had better _______ home and have a rest. 
a. going b. goes c. to go d. go 
27. I hope__________to university next year. 
a. to go b. go c. going d. went 
28. I expected ________to the party, but I was not. 
a. to invite b. inviting c. to be invited d. being invited 
29. The manager insisted .me a position in the company. 
A. for offering B. on offering C. in offer D. on offer 
30. The flight attendant reminded the man that smokingthere. 
A. was not allowed B. is not allowed C. not to allow D. not allow 
31. The little boy begged the lady ..some soup. 
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A. give B. gives C. giving D. to give 
32. They invited me ........... the weekend with them. 
A. spends B. spend C. to spend D. spending 
33. He reminded me .......... the letter. 
A. post B. to post C. posting D. to posting 
34. I warned Jim .............. playing with the snakes. 
A. for B. in C. of D. against 
35. Mary apologized for ................. him earlier. 
A. not phoning B. not phone C. not to phone D. not to phoning 
36. She advised him..................harder. 
A. to study B. to studying C. study D. studying 
37. My mother asked me ..............the window. 
A. open B. opening C. to opening D. to open 
38. Susan insisted on ............ Mary to the beach. 
A. drive B. driving C. to drive D. to driving 
39. Huong congratulated me on .............. the entrance exam. 
A. to pass B. to passing C. passing D. passed 
40. Mr Smith thanked Linda............. inviting him to the party. 
A. for B. of C. on D. to 
41. Mary refused ........... me any more money. 
A. to lend B. to lending C. lend D. lending 
42. The teacher told his studentsall the homework before they .to class. 
A. do/ come B. to do/ come C. to do/ came D. do/ came 
43. The supervisor apologized 
A. for be late B. for being late C. on being late D. on be late. 
44. The father told his son..his time games all day. 
A. not to waste/ play B. not to waste/playing C. not waste/play D.not waste/ playing 
45.It was Mrs Kent who suggested Mary.abroad. 
A.study B.studying C.to study D.studied 
46. You don‟t expect me.that you actually met John, do you? 
A.believe B.believed C.to believe D.believing 
47.The board of dircector discuss the project, then went onanother topic. 
A.to discuss B.discuss C.discussing D.discussed 
48. Why do you continue ..there if you don‟t like your job? 
A.to work B.working C.worked D.both A and B 
49. He regrets not..to see his grandparents in Paris. 
A.to go B.went C.gone D.going 
50. Mary agreed ........................ to the circus with Ann. 
A) went B) to go C) going D) goes 
51. My doctor doesn‟t permit me..red meat. 
A.to eat B.eating C.ate D.eat 
52. It‟s no use ................... his opinion. 
A) asking B) to ask C) ask D) asks 
53. Anyone can.used toa life of luxury. 
A.get/ live B.to get/ living C.to get/ to live D.get/ living 
54. If you decideyour car, let me.. 
A.sell/ know B.selling/ to know C.to sell/ to know D.to sell/ know 
55. I would like youthe plants for me at the weekend. 
A.to water B.water C.watering D.watered 
56 .I clearly..my alarm clock beforeto bed last night. 
A.setting/ went B.setting/ going C. set/ going D.to set/ to go 
57. I promised.John go out but I don‟t feel like.now. 
A.take/ going B.to take/ to go C. to take/ going D.take/ go 
58. It would be good for children.outdoors more often. 
A.play B.playing C.played D.to play 
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59. She should avoid ..................... other people‟s feeling. 
A) hurting B) to hurt C) hurt D) hurts 
60.He is expecting .......................... a trip to Ha Long Bay. 
A. make B. to make C. making D. made 
61.Students stopped ........................... noise when the teacher came in. 
A.make B. to make C. making D.made 
62. She couldn‟t bear ................... tears when she saw the film “ Romeo and Juliet”. 
A. shed B. to shed C. shedding D. sheds 
63. Ann likes .................... but she hates ..................... up. 
A.cook/ washing B.to cook/ wash 
C. cooking/ washed D. cooking/ washing 
64. I enjoy ................... to classical music. 
A. listening B. to listen C. listens D. listen 
65. I really regret ...................... your feeling when I asked you such a silly question. 
A. hurt B. to hurt C. hurting D. hurts 
66. He‟ll try ..................................... the same mistake again. 
A. not make B. to not make C. not making D. not to make 
67. My parents decided .................... a taxi because it was late. 
 A) take B) to take C) taking D) took 
68. We enjoy ................. here and ....................... all your news. 
 A) be/ hear B) to be/ to hear C) being/ hear D) is/ hearing 
69. Ask your friends about your homework. He would be able .................. you. 
 A) help B) helped C) helping D) to help 
70. Please try ................. quiet when you come home. 
 A) be B) to be C) being D) been 
71. I don‟t like anybody ...................... at me. 
 A) shout B) to shout C) shouting D) B & C are right 
72. Do you agree ........................... me a hand? 
 A) give B) to give C) giving D) given 
73. Would you like ...................... to the cinema with us tomorrow evening? 
 A) to come B) come C) coming D) came 
74.When you see Tom, remember ............................. him my regards. 
A. give B. to give C. giving D. given 
75.I hope .................... that tiring work again. 
A. not do B. not to do C. not doing D. to not do 
76.They postpone ............................. an Element School for the lack of finance. 
A. built B. to build C. building D. builds 
77.It‟s no use ...................... him. He never allows anybody ...................... advice. 
A. advise/ give B. to advise/ to give C. advising/ giving D. advising/ to give 
78.Are his ideas worth ......................... to? 
A. listen B. to listen C. listening D. listened 
79.He always avoids ........................ me in the streets. 
A. meet B. to meet C. met D. meeting 
80.My parents decided .....