Gerunds and Infinitives: Mixed Practice Advanced

This advanced exercise combines all gerund and infinitive patterns from the module. You will encounter common verb patterns (enjoy doing, want to do), meaning-change verbs (stop doing vs stop to do), preposition + gerund combinations, bare infinitive structures (make someone do), and special expressions (would rather do). Each question requires you to identify the verb or structure and choose the correct form. There are no hints about which pattern applies — you must recognise the patterns yourself.

Success in this exercise demonstrates true mastery of gerunds and infinitives. When you can quickly identify verb patterns without stopping to think, you have moved from conscious learning to automatic knowledge. This fluency is essential for Cambridge B2 First and C1 Advanced exams, where time pressure means you cannot pause to analyse every verb. The questions in this exercise are randomly mixed to prevent pattern recognition shortcuts — each question tests your genuine understanding of the underlying grammar rules.