REWRITING GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES
REPHRASING 1:Gerund and Infinitive.
1. I didn’t give him the information.
I refused…
2. He really thinks that he’ll get the star role in the film (expects)
3. I’m looking forward to seeing you next week (hope)
4. Getting up early doesn’t suit me at all
I’m not used to…
5. I’m sorry I arrived late
I apologise for…
6.I’m sorry I didn’t ring you
He apologised for…
7. I’m sorry I spent so much money
I regret…
8. I feel that it was a mistake to write the letter
I regret…
9. I’m sure that I paid for that coffee (remember)
10. Knowing English is useful
It is…
11. Driving a car is fun
It is fun…
12. Finding a flat isn’t easy
It isn’t…
13. It is worth asking about holidays
It pays to …
14. You won’t reach the station in less than 20 minutes
It will take…
15. I don’t mind helping out (glad)
16. I would like you to help me put the chairs away
Do you mind…?
17. I can’t play the piano very well
I am not…
18. Do you want to book a holiday?
Are you interested in…?
19. He really wants to get this job (interested in)
20. Have you ever wanted to become a model? (considered)
REPHRASING 2:Gerund and Infinitive.
1. Teaching young children is very rewarding.
It is…
2. Growing your own vegetables is very relaxing.
It is…
3. Do you really need to make up so much?
Is it necessary…
4. The doctor insists that his patients should be vaccinated.
The doctor insists on …
5. Malcolm was originally going to buy a car, but he bought a motor-cycle instead.
Instead of…
6. The policeman told us to put locks on the door.
He suggested…
7. I advise you not to go there.
You should avoid…
8. Post the letter when you go home.
She reminded me…
9. It’s not my habit to go out late.
I’m not used to…
10. I wanted to rent a room in the city.
I was interested in…
11. I won’t lend you ten pounds.
I refuse…
12. I can wait for you as long as you want, I have nothing to do.
I don’t mind…
13. I‘m sorry to say that your father has had an accident.
I regret…
14. I don’t think I have met that girl before.
I don’t remember…
15. We might go to Italy next summer.
We intend…
16. I was talking to Tom. But when Jimmy came in, I couldn’t talk to Tom anymore.
I stopped…
17. She was reading a text, she was interrupted, and then she continued with the text.
She went on…
18. Yesterday, she learned the first pages of her exam.
She began…
19. When you come to the crossroad, stop.
Remember…
20. He made an effort to speak English.
He tried…
REPHRASING 3:Gerund and Infinitive.
1. She gave up going to French lessons
She stopped…
2. Sharon hasn’t eaten junk food since last May.
Sharon stopped…
3. Steve advised me to tell Paul about it.
Steve suggested…
4. Will you post this letter for me, please?
Do you mind…
5. I’m not invited to Sarah’s party, and I’m sorry about it.
I’d like…
6. I forgot to phone Lisa on her birthday.
I didn't remember…
7. Beth hasn’t smoked since last December.
Beth stopped…
8. Please, don’t shoot.
I begged him…
9. Will you close the door when you leave?
Do you mind…
10. She never turns off her computer after work.
She always forgets…
11. John seems to be worried about something.
John appears…
12. I can’t go out very often because I don’t have much money.
I can’t afford…
13. I said “let’s go out for dinner”.
I suggested…
14. Don’t get angry. It’s not worth it.
It’s not worth...
15. I want to learn French so I’m going to Paris.
I’m going...
16. She wouldn’t allow me to read the letter.
She wouldn’t let...
17. Smoking is not allowed here.
They do not allow…
18. Brian said that he wouldn't go swimming on a day like this.
Brian advised…
19. I have to write letters , but I hate ii.
I hate…
20. She won the tournament, so I congratulated her.
I congratulated her for…