UNIVERSIDAD LATINOAMERICANA DE CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGIA
11-2003
GRAMMAR III
Written
Practice #2
Prof.
Randall Torres Quirós
Analysis
9% = 23pts
NAME(S)
a-
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b-
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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
2. I arranged __________ my vacation during the
last two weeks. (take)
3. I considered __________ to
4. But I decided __________ them for next year.
(leave)
5. The government has demanded me __________ a
visa to go to
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 __________
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
g-
I want __________ that one more time. (to try –
trying – both)
h-
Are you really
committed to __________ your best at work? (do – doing –
both)