Gerund or infinitive: different meanings – Exercise 1

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Choose the correct form of the verb in brackets according to the meaning of the sentence: the gerund (-ing form) or the to-infinitive.

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  1. I remember (meet) her for the first time.
  2. He tried (lift) the box, but it was too heavy.
  3. She stopped (smoke) because she wanted to improve her health.
  4. Please remember (lock) the door when you leave.
  5. I regret (tell) him the secret.
  6. Don’t forget (bring) your passport tomorrow.
  7. If the computer is still slow, try (restart) it and see if that helps.
  8. During the long drive, we stopped (buy) some water before continuing.
  9. I’ll never forget (see) the ocean for the first time.
  10. We regret (inform) you that your application was unsuccessful.