Gerund vs. Infinitive: Core Structures
Exercise 2: Subjects, Prepositions, and Purpose (B2-C1 Vocabulary)
21. (Master) a foreign language requires immense dedication and consistent practice.
Correct: Mastering (Gerund as Subject)
22. The architect went to the construction site (inspect) the progress.
Correct: to inspect (Purpose)
23. My supervisor wants me (submit) the comprehensive annual report.
Correct: to submit (Verb + Object + To-inf)
24. We were far too exhausted (participate) in the voluntary workshop.
Correct: to participate (After adjective)
25. (Acquire) advanced technical skills is essential for success.
Correct: Acquiring (Gerund as Subject)
26. She was falsely accused of (leak) confidential information.
Correct: leaking (After preposition)
27. The environmental activists insisted on (preserve) the rainforest.
Correct: preserving (After preposition)
28. I dream about (establish) my own innovative tech startup.
Correct: establishing (After preposition)
29. Many people believe in (implement) stricter regulations.
Correct: implementing (After preposition)
30. The manager offered (subsidize) the development courses.
Correct: to subsidize (Verb + To-inf)
31. They decided (postpone) the product launch.
Correct: to postpone (Verb + To-inf)
32. I hope (attain) a leadership position.
Correct: to attain (Verb + To-inf)
33. The company refused (compromise) on quality.
Correct: to compromise (Verb + To-inf)
34. (Exercise) regularly is known to improve clarity.
Correct: Exercising (Gerund as Subject)
35. The detective succeeded in (uncover) the truth.
Correct: uncovering (After preposition)
36. He left the firm (pursue) his passion for photography.
Correct: to pursue (Purpose)
37. The teacher encouraged the students (analyse) the poem.
Correct: to analyse or to analyze
38. We were surprised (find) the ancient ruins hidden.
Correct: to find (After adjective)
39. She apologized for (interrupt) the keynote speaker.
Correct: interrupting (After preposition)
40. (Volunteer) at the shelter has provided purpose.
Correct: Volunteering (Gerund as Subject)