Gerund or infinitive: verb patterns – Exercise 5

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

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  1. She managed (finish) the report on time.
  2. He practises (speak) English every day.
  3. He didn’t bother (check) the address.
  4. I recommend (book) your tickets early.
  5. She learned (drive) last year.
  6. The machine commenced (operate) normally.
  7. I dislike (get) up early.
  8. He failed (notice) the mistake.
  9. The job involves (travel) abroad regularly.
  10. I happened (see) him at the station.