Gerund or infinitive: mixed structures – Exercise 6

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

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  1. Instead of (take) a taxi, we walked home.
  2. The next step is (contact) the supplier.
  3. The guide warned us (avoid) that path after dark.
  4. She admitted (lose) the documents.
  5. What kept us warm was (dance) all night.
  6. He turned on the lamp (read) his book.
  7. She had no opportunity (explain) what had happened.
  8. He left after (check) that all the windows were closed.
  9. They refused (change) their decision.
  10. I don’t mind (wait) a little longer.