Gerund vs. Infinitive: Mixed Patterns
Exercise 3: Advanced Verbs & Flexible Patterns (B2-C1 Vocabulary)
41. I can’t help (wonder) whether the economic situation will stabilize.
Correct: wondering
42. The candidate avoided (answer) the controversial questions.
Correct: answering
43. We continued (work) on the project despite the lack of funding.
Correct: working or to work
44. The CEO suggested (restructure) the department.
Correct: restructuring
45. He risked (lose) his entire investment in the market.
Correct: losing
46. The witness admitted (see) the suspect near the scene.
Correct: seeing (or "to have seen")
47. I started (learn) Japanese because I am fascinated.
Correct: learning or to learn
48. They finished (renovate) the historical mansion.
Correct: renovating
49. Do you enjoy (collaborate) with international teams?
Correct: collaborating
50. Imagine (live) in a world with renewable energy.
Correct: living
51. The government plans on (increase) the budget.
Correct: increasing
52. I began (realize) that my assumptions were wrong.
Correct: realizing or to realize
53. She prefers (work) from home to maintain balance.
Correct: working or to work
54. The athlete failed (qualify) for the Olympic Games.
Correct: to qualify
55. I don’t mind (assist) you with the presentation.
Correct: assisting
56. He threatened (resign) if his demands weren't met.
Correct: to resign
57. We should consider (expand) into emerging markets.
Correct: expanding
58. I hate (deal) with bureaucratic procedures.
Correct: dealing or to deal
59. The team managed (overcome) the setbacks.
Correct: to overcome
60. Please refrain from (smoke) on the premises.
Correct: smoking