Using gerund and infinitive

I Choose the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1.       I enjoy (to swim/swimming) in the morning.
2.       They want (to travel/traveling) around the world next year.
3.       He needs (to study/studying) for his exams.
4.       I stopped (to talk/talking) to him because he was rude.
5.       He can't help (to laugh/laughing) at funny jokes.
6.       They avoid (to eat/eating) junk food.
7.       She can't stand (to wait/waiting) for too long.
8.       We decided (to go/going) to the beach tomorrow.
9.       She likes (to read/reading) books before bedtime.
10.   They prefer (to travel/traveling) by train.
11.   I forgot (to bring/bringing) my umbrella today.
12.   She promised (to call/calling) me later.

II Complete the sentences about you.

1.       I don’t mind…
2.       I fancy…
3.       I wasted a lot of time…
4.       I spend a lot of time…
5.       I should…
6.       I try…

III Write the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1.       She suggested (us/go) to the beach.
2.       She admitted (make) a mistake.
3.       I regret (not/study) harder.
4.       He needs (finish) his chores.
5.       They suggested (go) for a hike.
6.       They avoid (eat) fast food.
7.       My parents make (me/study) hard.
8.       They might (go in for) judo.
9.       My teammates keep (practice) every day.
10.   My older sister let (me/use) her laptop.
11.   They encouraged (us/take part) in the competition.
12.   She can’t afford (book) a ticket for this match.