English Exercises > gerunds and infinitives exercises

Gerund and Infinitive: Rephrasing




Downloadable worksheets:
Gerund or infinitive rephrasing (+ key)
Level: advanced
Age: 17-100
Downloads: 314

 
Test - M7 - My mother is a shopaholic
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Downloads: 215

 
Gerund or Infinitive - Rephrasing
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 68

 
Volunteering - two lucky schemes
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Downloads: 49

 
gerund-infinitive rephrasing
Level: intermediate
Age: 16-100
Downloads: 54

 
rephrasing B1 verbal tenses and infinitive/gerund
Level: intermediate
Age: 16-100
Downloads: 35

 

Rephrasing: Gerund and Infinitive
 
Rewrite the sentences using a gerund or an infinitive and without changing the original meaning:
 
1. Smoking istn't allowed here
   They don't .
 
2. Driving at high speed is dangerous. 
   It's dangerous .
 
3. They succeeded in getting the loan.
   They managed .
 
4. It's no use taking a taxi because we'll be late anyway.
   There's no point because we'll be late anyway.
 
5. They like sailing better than rowing.
   They prefer .
 
6. I prefer to wait here.
   I'd .
 
7. He can't get into the habit of walking to work every evening.
   He can't get every morning. 
 
8. He hasn't played tennis since he hurt his leg.
   He stopped  his leg.
 
9. Can you give me a lift?
   Do you mind ?
 
 10. You shouldn't work so hard.
   You'd so hard.