Gerunds and Infinitives

• CEFR B1
• Grammar
• Printable
• Answer key

Gerunds and Infinitives is a printable grammar worksheet for English language learners at CEFR level B1. It covers verb + -ing and verb + to + base verb, with 5 exercises and an answer key.

Some verbs are followed by -ing: enjoy swimming, avoid talking.

Some verbs are followed by to + base verb: want to go, decide to leave.

Some verbs can use both, but the meaning may change. Learn common patterns first.

Examples

• I enjoy learning languages.
• She decided to study medicine.
• We avoided talking about money.
• He hopes to find a better job.
• They finished cleaning the kitchen.
• Would you like to come with us?
• I am interested in learning photography.
• My teacher told me to practise more.

What's in this worksheet

1. Choose the form
2. Correct the mistake
3. Sort the verbs
4. Complete the sentence
5. Rewrite

Common mistakes

• I enjoy to swim.  →  I enjoy swimming. Enjoy is followed by -ing.
• She decided going home.  →  She decided to go home. Decide is followed by to + base verb.
• I am interested to learn Spanish.  →  I am interested in learning Spanish. After a preposition, use -ing.
• They asked me wait outside.  →  They asked me to wait outside. Use object + to + base verb after ask.

Speaking prompts

• What do you enjoy doing at weekends?
• What have you decided to do this year?
• What are you interested in learning?
• What do you need to do this week?