Gerund and Infinitive Worksheet B1 — Free PDF
Gerund and Infinitive Worksheet B1 — Free PDF
Some verbs are followed by gerund (-ing): “I enjoy swimming.” Some are followed by infinitive (to + base verb): “I want to swim.” Some take both with different meanings: “I stopped smoking” vs “I stopped to smoke.” This worksheet teaches the patterns.
What This Worksheet Covers
- Verbs + gerund (enjoy, avoid, mind, finish, keep, suggest)
- Verbs + infinitive (want, need, decide, plan, hope, expect)
- Verbs + both with different meanings (stop, remember, try, forget)
- Adjectives + infinitive (interested in, good at, afraid of)
- 35+ exercises with answer key
How to Use This Worksheet
Warm-up (5 min): Show 5 verb patterns. Ask: “Does this verb take -ing or to?”
Section 1-2 (15 min): Students complete gerund and infinitive exercises.
Section 3 (10 min): Verbs that take both — students choose based on meaning.
Section 4 (10 min): Adjective + infinitive patterns.
Production (15 min): Students write about their preferences using gerunds and infinitives.
Why Adults Need This Worksheet
Adults need to use gerunds and infinitives correctly to sound natural. Mixing them up is one of the most common errors advanced learners make.
Worksheet Sections (PDF Preview)
Section 1: Verbs + Gerund (15 items)
Practice verbs that take -ing: enjoy, avoid, mind, finish, keep, suggest.
Section 2: Verbs + Infinitive (10 items)
Practice verbs that take to: want, need, decide, plan, hope, expect.
Section 3: Verbs + Both (5 items)
Practice stop, remember, try, forget with different meanings.
Section 4: Adjectives + Infinitive (5 items)
Practice interested in, good at, afraid of, etc.
Section 5: Production Activity
Students create their own sentences about their preferences.
FAQ
What does this worksheet cover?
Gerund, infinitive, verbs that take both, adjectives + infinitive. 35+ exercises with answer key.
What level is this worksheet for?
B1. Students should know basic verb patterns. The focus is on learning which verbs take which form, not memorizing long lists.
Can I modify it for my students?
Yes. The PDF is for personal classroom use. You can adapt the exercises to match your students’ needs, interests, and current topics.
How long does this worksheet take?
25-35 minutes for the core exercises, 50 minutes with production. Can be split across 2 classes.
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