GERUNDS & INFINITIVES - Verb + Gerund or Infinitive 1
Complete the sentences using a gerund or an infinitive.
Example: The Rules Committee allowed each candidate _____ for five minutes. a) talking b) to talk - The answer is: b) to talk ----------
1. Our teacher doesn't allow _____ in Study Hall. a) talking b) to talk
2. This license permits _____ under certain conditions. a) driving b) to drive
3. Would you be willing to allow me _____ my own opinion? a) having b) to have
4. Should we permit foreigners _____ campaign contributions? a) making b) to make
5. For the protection of our campers, we cannot permit _____. a) wandering b) to wander
6. Our work schedules do not permit us _____ our children long distances. a) driving b) to drive
7. You'll be surprised how preparing ahead will allow _____ some extra fun too. a) having b) to have
8. How can you permit your children _____ around New York at the dead of night? a) wandering b) to wander
9. This knife has a particularly fine blade that allows _____ precise cuts and incisions. a) making b) to make
10. Group work allows students _____ about their understandings and discoveries with peers. a) talking b) to talk ----------
