Gerund vs Infinitive – B1 Grammar Test
This B1 grammar test focuses on gerund (-ing) and infinitive (to + verb) structures, which are frequently tested in IELTS, TOEFL, and YDS, especially through verb pattern questions.
Choose the correct answer.
RESULTS
#1. I enjoy ___ English in my free time.
#2. She decided ___ abroad next year.
#3. They are interested in ___ new cultures.
#4. I hope ___ you again soon.
#5. He avoided ___ about the problem.
#6. We plan ___ a new project next month.
#7. She apologized for ___ late.
#8. I want ___ my pronunciation.
#9. They finished ___ the report yesterday.
#10. He refused ___ the invitation.
#11. I’m good at ___ problems quickly.
#12. She promised ___ me after work.
#13. We discussed ___ the meeting.
#14. He seems ___ very confident.
#15. They suggested ___ earlier.
✅ Answer Key with VERY DETAILED EXPLANATIONS
🧠 IELTS · TOEFL · YDS Focused
🧠 Critical Exam Rule (READ THIS FIRST)
There are three main groups in B1 exams:
| Structure | Example verbs | Exam logic |
|---|---|---|
| Verb + -ing | enjoy, avoid, finish, suggest | YDS pattern questions |
| Verb + to + V | decide, plan, hope, refuse | IELTS / TOEFL |
| Prep + -ing | interested in, good at | High-value trap |
1. I enjoy learning English…
Correct: b)
Enjoy is always followed by -ing.
📌 YDS klasik eşleştirme.
2. She decided to go abroad…
Correct: c)
Decide → to + verb
📌 IELTS Writing future plans.
3. Interested in discovering…
Correct: b)
After a preposition, use -ing.
🔥 TOEFL & YDS favorite trap.
4. I hope to see you again…
Correct: c)
Hope → to + verb
5. He avoided talking…
Correct: c)
Avoid is always -ing.
6. We plan to start…
Correct: c)
Plan → to + verb
7. She apologized for being late.
Correct: a)
For is a preposition → -ing
8. I want to improve…
Correct: c)
Want → to + verb
📌 IELTS Speaking self-improvement language.
9. They finished writing…
Correct: b)
Finish → -ing (never infinitive).
10. He refused to accept…
Correct: c)
Refuse → to + verb
11. I’m good at solving…
Correct: b)
At = preposition → -ing
12. She promised to call…
Correct: c)
Promise → to + verb
13. We discussed postponing…
Correct: b)
Discuss → -ing
🔥 YDS tuzağı: discuss to… ❌
14. He seems to be very confident.
Correct: c)
Seem → to + verb (perception verb).
15. They suggested leaving earlier.
Correct: b)
Suggest → -ing
📌 IELTS Writing Task 2 suggestion language.
🧠 EXAM SURVIVAL SUMMARY
Always -ing after:
enjoy, avoid, finish, suggest, discuss
prepositions (in, at, for, about)
Always to + verb after:
decide, plan, want, hope, promise, refuse, seem
Exam focus:
YDS: fixed verb patterns
IELTS: fluency & accuracy
TOEFL: structure recognition
