Gerunds and to-infinitives

Gerunds and to-infinitives

Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence.
1. A: Where would you like to sit?
B: I'd prefer to sit (sit) by the window, if you don't mind.
2. I prefer shopping to visiting museums or art galleries.
I'd rather to paly(play) the guitar than sing.
3. I prefer taking (take) my own food to work rather than buy food there.
4. I'd rather you not to criticize (not/criticize) David. He's a friend of mine.
5. A: This hotel looks nice, doesn't it?
B: I'd rather not to stay ( not stay) in one so close to the station. It might be very noisy.
6. I prefer making (make) my own decisions to asking for advice.
7. A: Helen's working very hard for her exams, isn't she?
B: Yes. I'd rather she to work (work) in the library than at home though. We have to be quiet all the time.
8. A: Are you going to get someone to paint your flat, or are you going to do it yourself?
B: I'd prefer to do (do) it myself, but I haven't got time.
9. I'd prefer to go (go) out for a meal for my birthday rather than have a party.
10. My CD player's broken so the shop has offered to repair it. I'd rather they to give (give) me a new one.
11. Linda is always very quiet in meetings. She prefers listening (listen) to speaking.
12. Thank you for your order. However, we regret informing (inform) you that the shirt you ordered is no longer available.
13. A: Do you remember the walk in the mountains we did a few years ago?
B: Yes, I do. I remember seeing(see) a beautiful waterfall.
14. I can't go on pretend (pretend) that there's nothing wrong with me. I must go to the doctor.
15. I've been here three months and I start to understand (understand) the language better.
16. I can't stop worry (worry) about my interview tomorrow. I'm thinking about it all the time.
17. A: Did you remember to ask (ask) Dan to our barbecue on Saturday?
B: I did, but he said he couldn't come.
18. Do you regret not to finish(finish) your trip? If you're in a small boat, don't stand up. You risk turning (turn) it over.
19. After telling me about the music festival, Kirsty went on describe (describe) Sam's party.
20. Lucy refuses flying (fly) anywhere because she doesn't like planes.