Level 3 — Grammar Practice
-ing form • to + verb • either one
When one verb follows another verb, the second verb changes form.
-ing → She keeps a diary. She enjoys writing.to + base verb → He needs a job. He wants to work.
The first verb tells you which form to use. There is no rule you can hear — you learn the lists.
The judge advised paying the ticket online.
My brother avoids flying in small planes.
We considered hiring a plumber.
She finished packing at midnight.
Say the answer, then click to check.
1. The driver denied ____ (see) the stop sign.
seeing — deny is a Group 1 verb.
2. We practiced ____ (park) on a steep hill.
parking — practice is a Group 1 verb.
3. The doctor advised ____ (walk) every morning.
walking — advise is a Group 1 verb.
4. Please avoid ____ (text) while you drive.
texting — avoid is a Group 1 verb.
5. They finished ____ (sweep) the hallway.
sweeping — finish is a Group 1 verb.
6. Nobody enjoys ____ (repeat) the same story.
repeating — enjoy is a Group 1 verb.
The bank agreed to lower the fee.
My neighbor learned to fix his own bicycle.
We expect to hear from the school on Monday.
Would you like to try the soup?
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1. Omar agreed ____ (drive) me to class.
to drive — agree is a Group 2 verb.
2. The kids want ____ (stay) up late.
to stay — want is a Group 2 verb.
3. She promised ____ (return) my book.
to return — promise is a Group 2 verb.
4. We need ____ (call) the landlord today.
to call — need is a Group 2 verb.
5. He expects ____ (finish) by Friday.
to finish — expect is a Group 2 verb.
6. My cousin decided ____ (join) the army.
to join — decide is a Group 2 verb.
| Verb | -ing form | to + verb |
|---|---|---|
| begin | The baby began crying. | The baby began to cry. |
| hate | I hate cleaning the oven. | I hate to clean the oven. |
| continue | He continued reading. | He continued to read. |
Both forms are right here. Say one, then click.
1. It began ____ (snow) around midnight.
snowing or to snow — begin takes either form.
2. They continued ____ (talk) after the movie.
talking or to talk — continue takes either form.
3. I love ____ (dance) at weddings.
dancing or to dance — love takes either form.
4. Do you like ____ (travel) by train?
traveling or to travel — like takes either form.
5. My uncle can’t stand ____ (fly).
flying or to fly — can’t stand takes either form.
-ing form.
She is good at remembering names.
They are tired of paying for parking.
We are thinking about painting the hallway.
Thank you for coming so early.
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1. She is afraid of ____ (speak) in public.
speaking — of is a preposition.
2. Thank you for ____ (invite) us.
inviting — for is a preposition.
3. He is interested in ____ (learn) Korean.
learning — in is a preposition.
4. We talked about ____ (change) the schedule.
changing — about is a preposition.
5. She is excited about ____ (start) college.
starting — about is a preposition.
Click a, b, c, or d. The correct button turns green.
1. The city postponed ____ the parade.
2. Rosa offered ____ the dishes.
3. We plan ____ a picnic on Sunday.
4. Mia denied ____ the message.
5. Are you interested in ____ a class?
6. They can’t stand ____ homework late at night.
7. My parents want ____ to Texas.
8. We considered ____ a used car.
Each CAPITALIZED part is wrong. Say the correct form, then click to check.
1. We enjoy TO WATCH baseball.
watching — enjoy is a Group 1 verb.
2. He decided BRINGING the tools.
to bring — decide is a Group 2 verb.
3. They avoid TO EAT after nine.
eating — avoid is a Group 1 verb.
4. The class would like MEETING outside today.
to meet — would like takes to + verb.
5. The team practiced TO THROW the ball.
throwing — practice is a Group 1 verb.
6. Do you want HEARING the news?
to hear — want is a Group 2 verb.
| Pattern | Verbs | Example |
|---|---|---|
| -ing form | advise, avoid, consider, deny, dislike, enjoy, finish, postpone, practice | She avoids driving downtown. |
| to + verb | agree, ask, decide, expect, learn, need, offer, plan, promise, want, would like | He offered to drive. |
| either form | begin, can’t stand, continue, hate, like, love, start | They began working. = They began to work. |
| preposition + -ing | good at, tired of, excited about, interested in, afraid of | I am good at listening. |
End of Deck — Great work!