English grammar practice exercise (ESL): English Verb tenses

ONLINE ENGLISH GRAMMAR QUIZ
topic: Gerund or Infinitive? 3 | level: Intermediate

Fill in each space with either the gerund ("-ing") OR the infinitive (to ...) form of the verb.

Example: "Reading in the dark is difficult." OR "Don't forget to brush your teeth."

When I mentioned _____ married, she didn't say anything.
a. to get
b. getting
If he keeps _____ things from work, he's going to get fired.
a. to steal
b. stealing
Bill enjoys _____ mystery novels.
a. to read
b. reading
I plan _____ to college in the fall.
a. to go
b. going
I plan on _____ to college in the fall.
a. to go
b. going
I suggested _____ to a restaurant after the movie.
a. to go
b. going
The doctor wants _____ with you.
a. to speak
b. speaking
I really miss _____ as a flight attendant.
a. to work
b. working
The little boy's teacher asked _____ with his mother.
a. to talk
b. talking
I don't mind _____ with your cat. I love cats.
a. to play
b. playing

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OFFICIAL ENGLISH TESTS: The Eiken Test in Practical English Proficiency and the United Nations Associations Test of English (UNATE) - Japan

The Eiken Test in Practical English Proficiency is an English language test administerd by the Society for Testing English Proficiency (STEP), a non-profit organization, and its use is supported by the Japanese government. The test has four sections: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. It has seven levels (grades), ranging from "junio high beginner"(the lowest) to "university level" (the highest). The higher levels of the test are widely accepted in Japan as proof of proficiency. Some foreign institutions (in Australia, Canada, and the United States) also accept high-level Eiken results as proof of Japanese students' ability to communicate in English.

The United Nations Associations Test of English (UNATE) is a Japanese standardized test of both the English language and facts about the United Nations. It is administered by the United Nations Association of Japan. It is similar to the the above mentioned Eiken. The test has been growing in popularity in Japan, partly because of the "United Nations" association.