Can I say 'I hope working here'?

No. 'Hope' must be followed by an infinitive: 'I hope to work here'.

Does 'finish' take an infinitive?

No. You 'finish doing' something, not 'finish to do'.

Why is 'remembering' different from 'remember to'?

'Remember doing' is a memory of something in the past. 'Remember to do' is an instruction for the future.

Can I use 'start' with both forms?

Yes! Verbs like 'start', 'begin', and 'continue' can take either a gerund or an infinitive with almost no change in meaning.

Why is 'I want working' wrong?

'Want' is one of many verbs that MUST be followed by 'to' + base verb.

Can I say 'I stopped to eat'?

Yes, if you stopped your current activity (like working) in order to eat lunch.

To help you stop overthinking and start using the forms naturally.

Can I use 'to' in the box?

Yes, if the verb needs an infinitive, you must type the full 'to + verb'.

What is Coach Sarah's focus?

She is listening for your verb patterns. Try to get those 'to' and '-ing' endings right!

No, she is very warm and helpful, but she will gently correct your grammar if you make a mistake.

Can I use 'start' with both?

Yes! 'Start' is one of those flexible verbs like 'like' and 'love'.

How do I start my letter?

You can start with a clear intention: 'I want to apply for the position because I enjoy working with people...'

Master Gerunds vs Infinitives: Career Success

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All B1 questions for “Master Gerunds vs Infinitives: Career Success – B1 Practice”, each with the correct answer and a short explanation. Try the interactive exercises above, then check your answers here.

Gerunds vs Infinitives: The Job Interview

1. I really enjoy ______ in a team environment.
- A. working ✓
- B. to work
- C. work
Answer: working
'Enjoy' is always followed by a gerund (-ing).
2. I hope ______ a promotion by the end of the year.
- A. to get ✓
- B. getting
- C. get
Answer: to get
'Hope' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb).
3. Can you suggest ______ our sales strategy?
- A. improving ✓
- B. to improve
- C. improve
Answer: improving
'Suggest' is followed by a gerund (-ing).
4. I've decided ______ for the senior manager position.
- A. to apply ✓
- B. applying
- C. apply
Answer: to apply
'Decide' is followed by an infinitive.
5. I'll never forget ______ my first paycheck.
- A. receiving ✓
- B. to receive
- C. receive
Answer: receiving
When referring to a past memory, 'forget' takes a gerund.
6. Please remember ______ the report before you leave.
- A. to send ✓
- B. sending
- C. send
Answer: to send
When referring to a duty or task, 'remember' takes an infinitive.
7. I avoided ______ late for the meeting today.
- A. being ✓
- B. to be
- C. be
Answer: being
'Avoid' is followed by a gerund (-ing).
8. I want ______ my communication skills this month.
- A. to improve ✓
- B. improving
- C. improve
Answer: to improve
'Want' always takes an infinitive.

Gerunds vs Infinitives: Employee of the Month

1. _____ long hours because she wanted to understand every detail of the business. After a few months, she decided _____ her boss for more responsibility. Her manager suggested _____ a leadership course during the weekends. Sarah really enjoyed _____ and she quickly finished _____ of her class. She will never forget _____ her first award for excellence in front of the whole company. Now, she hopes _____ the CEO one day soon. She promises _____ striving for success and helping others achieve their dreams too!
- A. taking
- B. to take
- C. take
Answer: working, to ask, taking, studying, at the top, receiving, to become, to keep

Gerunds vs Infinitives: The Odd One Out

1. Which option does not belong?
- A. I enjoy meeting new clients.
- B. I hope to meet new clients.
- C. I want meeting new clients. ✓
- D. I suggested meeting new clients.
Answer: I want meeting new clients.
'Want' must be followed by an infinitive: 'I want to meet'.
2. Which option does not belong?
- A. I finished to write the report. ✓
- B. I finished writing the report.
- C. I decided to write the report.
- D. I avoided writing the report.
Answer: I finished to write the report.
'Finish' must be followed by a gerund: 'I finished writing'.
3. Which option does not belong?
- A. He promised to help me.
- B. He suggested to help me. ✓
- C. He offered to help me.
- D. He refused to help me.
Answer: He suggested to help me.

Gerunds vs Infinitives: Speed Builder

1. Describe your job satisfaction.
2. Describe seeking assistance.
3. Remind someone of a task.
4. Describe a past event.
5. Describe a goal.
6. Give a professional suggestion.
7. Describe a career decision.
8. Describe a careful habit.
9. Describe helping a colleague.
10. Describe a career dream.

Gerunds vs Infinitives: The Success Letter

1. Question 1

Master Gerunds vs Infinitives: Career Success – B1 Practice

I hope ______ a promotion by the end of the year.

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