Gerund or infinitive: different meanings – Exercise 10

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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 dread (think) what might have happened if we had arrived later.
  2. I remember (visit) this village with my grandparents.
  3. She fears (lose) her job if the company closes.
  4. He tried (start) the engine, but the battery was flat.
  5. Don’t forget (return) the library books tomorrow.
  6. She dreads (give) presentations at work.
  7. He feared (speak) openly because criticism was not tolerated.
  8. Remember (switch off) the oven when the food is ready.
  9. If the door keeps sticking, try (put) a little oil on the hinges.
  10. I’ll never forget (watch) my team win the final.