UNIVERSIDAD LATINOAMERICANA DE CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGIA             

11-2003 GRAMMAR III

Written Practice #2

Prof. Randall Torres Quirós

Analysis

9% = 23pts

 

NAME(S)

a-     ______________________________________________________

b-     ______________________________________________________

 

 

WRITTEN PRACTICE #2

 

Part I / Using Gerunds and/or Infinitives.  (15pts-1pt. each)

Complete the sentence with the correct form (infinitive or gerund) of the verb.

1. I intended __________ to Brazil in August. (go)

2. I arranged __________ my vacation during the last two weeks. (take)

3. I considered __________ to Venezuela or Argentina first. (go)

4. But I decided __________ them for next year. (leave)

5. The government has demanded me __________ a visa to go to Brazil. (get)

6. That involves __________ in a long line at the consulate. (stand)

7. I didn't mind __________ the $45 fee. (pay)

8. But I hate __________ in lines. (wait)

9. I also detest __________ passport photos. (get)

10. I really want __________ Brazil, so I did it. (see)

11. I haven't begun __________ yet. (pack)

12. I'll start soon because I can't stand __________ in a rush. (pack)

13. I remembered __________ my neighbor to take care of my dog. (ask)

14. He doesn't really mind __________ behind. (stay)

15. But he always loves __________ us come back! (see)

 

PART II / Gerunds and Infinitive (8pts)

A) Writing

Analyze the following structures and choose the corresponding form. There are three options.

(8pts – 1pt each)

 

a-                  They began __________ exercises three months ago.                           (to do – doing – both)

b-                 Those guys who are dedicated to __________ children are really kind (help – helping – both)

c-                  My brother will continue __________ his novels several years more.     (to write – writing – both)

d-                 Sorry, but I don’t feel like__________ anything right now.                    (to drink – drinking – both)

e-                  I’m sure she prefers __________ her own research                              (to do – doing – both)

f-                   She can’t imagine __________ her car in San José.                              (to drive – driving – both)

g-                  I want __________ that one more time.                                                (to try – trying – both)

h-            Are you really committed to __________ your best at work?                (do – doing – both)