English Grammar Test: -ing form, to-infinitive, or bare Infinitive
Name: ________ Class:____ Date:____
Read all tasks carefully before you begin. Good luck!
Task 1: Multiple Choice. Choose the right form of the verb given below. (10 points)
1. My little sister enjoys __ cartoons. a) to watch b) watching c) watch
2. You should __ more carefully to the teacher. a) to listen b) listening c) listen
3. I don't feel like __ out today. a) to go b) going c) go
4. They promised __ late. a) not to be b) not being c) not be
5. We watched the birds __ away. a) to fly b) flying c) fly
6. He is interested in __ history. a) to learn b) learning c) learn
7. Let me __ you with your bags. a) to help b) helping c) help
8. She forgot __ the door when she left. a) to lock b) locking c) lock
9. My dad made me __ my bike. a) to repair b) repairing c) repair
10. I can't afford __ a new car. a) to buy b) buying c) buy
Task 2: Put the verb in brackets into the correct form. (20 points)
1. My father enjoys ______________ (listen) to classical music in the evening.
2. She promised ____________ (help) me with my project.
3. We should avoid ___________ (eat) too much junk food.
4. Let me ____________ (carry) that heavy box for you.
5. I can't imagine ____________ (live) in another country.
6. He decided ____________ (study) biology at university.
7. Do you mind ____________ (close) the window? It's cold.
8. They made him ____________ (clean) the entire room.
9. It's getting late. We need ____________ (go) home now.
10. She finished ____________ (write) the letter and went to the post office.
11. I would love ____________ (visit) Japan one day.
12. My brother is really good at ____________ (fix) computers.
13. You must ____________ (finish) your homework before you watch TV.
14. We hope ____________ (see) you at the party on Saturday.
15. She doesn't feel like ____________ (cook) tonight. Let's order a pizza.
16. He agreed ____________ (meet) us at the cinema at 7 PM.
17. I heard her ____________ (sing) a beautiful song.
18. They spent the whole afternoon ___________ (play) video games.
19. It was very kind of you ____________ (help) us.
20. I am looking forward to ____________ (hear) from you soon.
Task 3: Translate the sentences from English into Russian. (10 points)
1. I enjoy reading books in my free time. ____________________________________________
2. He wants to become a doctor. ____________________________________________
3. They finished decorating the room. ____________________________________________
4. You must do your exercises regularly. ____________________________________________
5. She let her brother use her laptop. ____________________________________________
6. We decided to travel by train. ____________________________________________
7. He is afraid of flying. ____________________________________________
8. My parents made me clean my room. ____________________________________________
9. It's important to learn foreign languages. ___________________________________________
10. I can't stand waiting in long queues.
Task 4: Finish the sentences with your own ideas. Use the correct verb form. (5 points)
1. In the summer, I love... ____________________________________________
2. My best friend is good at... ____________________________________________
3. On weekends, my parents let me... ____________________________________________
4. I hope... ____________________________________________
5. I can't stand people... ____________________________________________
Task 5: Translate the sentences from Russian into English. (5 points)
1. Он отказался отвечать на вопросы. ____________________________________________
2. Мы планируем поехать в Лондон. ____________________________________________
3. Она закончила делать домашнюю работу. ________________________________________
4. Они заставили его извиниться. ____________________________________________
5. Я хочу научиться играть на гитаре. ____________________________________________
Answer Key
Task 1: 1. b) watching 2. c) listen 3. b) going 4. a) not to be 5. c) fly 6. b) learning 7. c) help 8. a) to lock 9. c) repair 10. a) to buy
Task 2: 1. listening 2. to help 3. eating 4. carry 5. living 6. to study 7. closing 8. clean 9. to go 10. writing 11. to visit 12. fixing 13. finish 14. to see 15. cooking 16. to meet 17. sing 18. playing 19. to help 20. hearing
Task 3: (Possible translations) 1.Я люблю читать книги в свободное время. 2. Он хочет стать врачом. 3. Они закончили украшать комнату. 4. Ты должен регулярно делать упражнения. 5. Она разрешила своему брату воспользоваться своим ноутбуком. 6. Мы решили путешествовать на поезде. 7. Он боится летать (на самолёте). 8. Мои родители заставили меня убрать комнату. 9. Важно изучать иностранные языки. 10. Я не выношу стояния в длинных очередях.
Task 4: (Example answers) 1. ...going to the beach. 2. ...playing the guitar. 3. ...stay up late. 4. ...to pass my exams. 5. ...being always late.
Task 5: 1. He refused to answer the questions. 2. We are planning to go to London. 3. She finished doing her homework. 4. They made him apologize. 5. I want to learn to play the guitar.
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