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Verb + -ing or To-infinitive – Test 1

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This A2 grammar test practises common verbs followed by the -ing form or the to-infinitive, such as enjoy, finish, mind, want, decide and would like. It also covers prepositions + -ing, the infinitive of purpose, negatives and questions. It suits elementary learners and teachers who need a quick, printable check.

Questions
30
Time
30 min
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4 pages
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Part 1: Choose the correct form

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete each sentence.

  1. I enjoy _____ to music in the evening.

  2. We want _____ a new car next year.

  3. Maria has finished _____ her homework.

  4. They decided _____ to the beach on Saturday.

  5. Would you like _____ a cup of tea?

  6. Do you mind _____ the window? It's hot in here.

  7. I hope _____ you again soon.

  8. Tom is good at _____ pictures.

  9. My little sister is learning _____ a bike.

  10. Let's go _____ this afternoon!

  11. I need _____ some bread from the shop.

  12. You should practise _____ English every day.

Part 2: Negatives, questions and mistakes

Choose the correct sentence, question or answer, or find the mistake.

  1. Choose the correct sentence.

  2. Choose the correct question.

  3. "_____ to come to my party on Friday?" "Yes, I'd love to."

  4. Find the mistake: "Ben promised calling me when he got home."

  5. Find the mistake: "My dad hates to waiting for the bus."

  6. Choose the correct sentence.

  7. "Why did you go to the shop?" "_____"

  8. Choose the correct question.

  9. Find the mistake: "Sara is interested in learn Spanish."

  10. Remember _____ the lights before you leave.

Part 3: Reading – an email

Read the email. Choose the correct form for each numbered gap.

Hi Diego,

Thanks for your email! I'm really happy here in my new town. I love living near the sea. Every morning I go (23) ___ before breakfast. My new job is great too. I started last month, and I'm learning (24) ___ the new computer system.

At the weekends I enjoy (25) ___ around the old town with my neighbour, Aisha. Last Saturday we decided (26) ___ a cooking class together. Aisha is very good at (27) ___ cakes, but I'm terrible! I need to practise (28) ___ more.

Would you like (29) ___ me in the summer? There's a spare room, so you don't need (30) ___ a hotel. Let me know!

Best wishes,

Lina

  1. Gap (23): Every morning I go _____ before breakfast.

  2. Gap (24): I'm learning _____ the new computer system.

  3. Gap (25): At the weekends I enjoy _____ around the old town.

  4. Gap (26): Last Saturday we decided _____ a cooking class together.

  5. Gap (27): Aisha is very good at _____ cakes.

  6. Gap (28): I need to practise _____ more.

  7. Gap (29): Would you like _____ me in the summer?

  8. Gap (30): You don't need _____ a hotel.

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About this test

This A2 grammar test practises common verbs followed by the -ing form or the to-infinitive, such as enjoy, finish, mind, want, decide and would like. It also covers prepositions + -ing, the infinitive of purpose, negatives and questions. It suits elementary learners and teachers who need a quick, printable check.

Topics covered

Verb + -ing (enjoy, finish, mind)Verb + to-infinitive (want, decide, hope)Would like + to-infinitivePreposition + -ingGo + -ing for activitiesInfinitive of purposeNegatives and questions

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  2. Answer every question without a dictionary or time pressure.
  3. Check your answers and note the topics you need to review.

Notes for teachers

Use this test after teaching the most common verb patterns at A2. Part 1 checks single verb patterns, Part 2 adds negatives, questions and error spotting, and Part 3 tests the patterns in a short email. Typical errors it targets include *enjoy to cook*, *want going*, *interested in learn* and *for buy*. As follow-up, students can sort the verbs into two lists (-ing / to) and write true sentences about themselves.