100 sentences on Gerund and infinitive

Gerund and infinitive
1. Everybody arranged to meet at the train station 30 minutes before the train departed.
2. Simona resisted speaking Italian during her English training program in London. She
wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to improve her English.
3. Do you care to join us later for dinner? We are meeting at Tony's Italian Restaurant
downtown.
4. We waited to see what would happen next, but nothing happened.
5. Julius vowed to return to his home country once again to see the village where he
and his family had lived before the war.
6. Diana yearns to travel to far off, exotic destinations.
7. When she got through reading her book, she laid it on the table next to the bed and
went to sleep.
8. They expected to arrive much earlier, but their plane was delayed in Paris.
9. Michael postponed cleaning the bathroom as long as possible. He hates cleaning!
10. How can you defend saying such terrible things to him?
11. Jackie tends to arrive late on Mondays, but our boss doesn't seem to care about
that very much.
12. She imagined lying on a tropical beach under a palm tree.
13. The winner of the local competition gets to participate in a national competition in
Washington D.C.
14. We don't anticipate having any more technical problems during the concert tour.
15. Debbie failed to notice her credit card lying on the ground.
16. The politician swore to serve the people honestly and with pride, but the scandal
revealed that the promise was little more than a lie.
17. Mr. Shinohara recollected working with his father on his family's fishing boat when
he was a young child.
18. The medical team deserves to receive the award for their volunteer work in sub-
Saharan Africa.
19. I really appreciate having the opportunity to take part in this project and to work with
such an excellent team.
20. She delayed submitting her application until just one week before the deadline.

21. She pretended to be a student in order to get a student discount.
22. She waited to see what would happen next.
23. The child denied stealing the piece of candy.
24. We fully intend to pay you for all the work you have done for us.
25. You seem to be a little distracted. Is everything alright?
26. Laura and Ed discussed moving to the city to find work; however, in the end,
they decided against relocating.
27. She refused to admit that she had made a mistake.
28. After his accident last year, he would never consider buying another
motorcycle.
29. Margaret just happened to find the lost car keys while she was looking for
something else.
30. He never admitted having the wild party while his parents were out of town.
31. Eliza recommended eating in a dim sum restaurant while we're in Hong Kong.
32. I demand to talk to the manager of the hotel immediately.
33. My grandmother recalled seeing a plane for the very first time when she was six.
34. She claims to be related to George Washington, but I don't believe her.
35. This broken bicycle needs fixing before someone can ride it.
36. I can't understand driving such a big car when gas prices are so high, not to
mention what it does to the environment.
37. She refused to speak to me after our fight.
38. The wilderness adventure course lasts ten days and involves hiking more than fifty
miles through rugged mountainous terrain.
39. Don't hesitate to ask for help if you don't understand the directions.
40. She managed to communicate with them, even though she didn't speak their
language.
41. I hope to graduate from college next June.
42. The models practiced walking with a book balanced on their heads.
43. Mandy has promised to take care of our dog while we are on vacation.
44. Mr. Edwards chose to accept the management position in Chicago rather than the

position in Miami.
45. I don't know what she wants to do tonight. Why don't you ask her?
46. Frank offered to help us paint the house.
47. Sandra decided to study economics in London.
48. Witnesses reported seeing the bank robber as he was climbing out of the second-
story window.
49. Stephanie dislikes working in front of a computer all day.
50. Mrs. Naidoo appears to be the most qualified person for the job.
51. Dan enjoys reading science fiction.
52. Cheryl suggested seeing a movie after work.
53. I miss working in the travel industry. Maybe I can get my old job back.
54. Where did you learn to speak Spanish? Was it in Spain or in Latin America?
55. Do you mind helping me translate this letter?
56. He asked to talk to the store manager.
57. You've never mentioned living in Japan before. How long did you live there?
58. If he keeps coming to work late, he's going to get fired!
59. Debbie plans to study abroad next year.
60. I agreed to help Jack wash his car.
61. Bill agreed to meet us at the restaurant at 8:30, but he never showed up.
62. Jennifer practiced pronouncing the word until she sounded just like a native
speaker.
63. Our art teacher encouraged experimenting with different colors.
64. Dana hopes to save enough money to travel around Europe for three months. It's
her dream.
65. Dancing is her life. That is why Susan moved to New York to study dancing
professionally.
66. Constance plans to take part in the marathon next spring.
67. I can't help wondering how my grandmother's life would have been different if she
had been able to go to college.
68. The doctor advised seeing a specialist about the problem.

69. Swimming helped me strengthen my injured leg.
70. After the tsunami, Bette chose to stay in Indonesia and work with a relief
organization.
71. Reading is a great way to relax. I love to sit back and enjoy a good book.
72. Why do you always get to be first? I want to go first this time!
73. When you're in Prague, I recommend walking from the Charles Bridge to the castle
at night.
74. Susanne just happened to be in the restaurant when Julia Roberts walked in! Can
you believe that?
75. Eye specialists urge taking frequent breaks while using the computer for extended
periods of time.
76. I thought you knew nothing about cars. Where did you learn to change a flat tire?
77. My favorite thing is floating on my back in the sea.
78. The Egyptology course requires participating in six months of field studies near
Luxor, Egypt.
79. The nurse risked getting the disease from her patient, but she continued to treat
him until he had fully recovered.
80. Dad, you promised to take us to the beach today. When are we going to go to the
beach?
81. He expects to finish his studies next summer.
82. National park officials do not permit entering the park without an official guide. You
can hire one at the park office.
83. He offered to carry her books on the way home.
84. The archaeologist reported finding a large, previously unknown pyramid deep in the
jungle.
85. Samantha keeps forgetting to send us the documents. We need to have them by
next week!
86. Felix decided not to accept the position in Miami because he wanted to stay in New
York.
87. Exercising and eating right can help you live a long and healthy life.

88. The refugees risked being captured as they tried to escape through the mountains.
89. You have to wait forever at the doctor's office. I suggest taking a good book to help
kill time.
90. Mr. Miller asked to be included in the meeting with the new clients.
91. After his insulting comments, I thought Jack deserved to be fired.
92. Max avoided using his cell phone when other people were in the room.
93. We arranged to have a taxi pick us up and take us to the airport.
94. I resent being treated like a servant in my own home!
95. Frank completed building the new barn last week. Next, he is going to paint it red.
96. Don't worry, I don't mind making dinner. I think I'll make fish with steamed
vegetables, and a big salad on the side!
97. Crying, the mother looked into the television camera and said, "Society will no
longer tolerate drinking and driving."
98. Karen and Neil would like to try that new dance club downtown. It's supposed to
have one of the largest dance floors in the world.
99. I can't see buying a car when you don't even have a driver's license. That doesn't
make any sense!
100. When do you wish to begin, now or later?