Gerunds and Infinitives

Exercise 2

I can't imagine Peter going by bike. He agreed to buy a new car.

The question is easy to answer.

The man asked me how to get to the airport.

I look forward to seeing you at the weekend.

Are you thinking of visiting London?

We decided to run through the forest.

The teacher expected Sarah to study hard.

She doesn't mind working the night shift.

I learned to ride the bike at the age of 5.

Exercise 3

We decided to buy a new car.

They've got some work to do.

Peter gave up smoking.

He'd like to fly an aeroplane.

I enjoy writing picture postcards.

Do you know what to do if there's a fire in the shop?

Avoid making silly mistakes.

My parents wanted me to be home at 11 o'clock.

I dream about building a big house. I'm hoping to see Lisa.

Exercise 4

(Gerund) He likes reading books.

(Progressive/Continuous) He is reading books.

(Gerund) Reading books can be great fun.

(Gerund) He is interested in reading books.

(Progressive/Continuous) He was reading books.

(Progressive/Continuous) He has been reading books for two hours.

(Gerund)  Instead of reading books Henry went to bed.

(Gerund)  Do you like reading books?

(Progressive/Continuous) He had been reading books.

(Gerund)  His hobby is reading books.