Gerunds and Infinitives Worksheets — AI Generated

Edooqoo generates gerunds and infinitives worksheets in under 60 seconds using AI. The platform creates exercises targeting verb patterns — which verbs take -ing, which take to + infinitive, and which take both with a change in meaning. Each worksheet is personalized to the student's CEFR level and learning context.

Gerunds and infinitives are one of the most persistent challenges in English grammar. There's no universal rule for whether a verb takes -ing or to — students must learn patterns through exposure and practice. Edooqoo's AI generates contextually rich exercises that build natural intuition for these patterns.

Verb Pattern Categories

Verbs Followed by Gerund (-ing)

Common VerbsExample
enjoy, finish, avoid, mind, suggest, imagine, consider, deny, admit, practise, keep, risk, miss, involve, recommend, can't help, can't stand, feel like, give up, put offI enjoy swimming. She avoids eating sugar.

Verbs Followed by Infinitive (to + verb)

Common VerbsExample
want, need, decide, hope, expect, plan, promise, refuse, agree, offer, learn, manage, afford, appear, seem, pretend, tend, fail, arrange, chooseI want to learn English. She decided to leave.

Verbs That Take Both (with meaning change)

Verb+ Gerund+ Infinitive
rememberI remember locking the door. (= I did it, and I remember)Remember to lock the door. (= Don't forget to do it)
stopShe stopped smoking. (= quit)She stopped to smoke. (= paused in order to)
tryTry restarting the computer. (= experiment)I tried to open the door. (= attempted)
forgetI'll never forget meeting her. (= memory of past)I forgot to meet her. (= I didn't do it)
regretI regret saying that. (= I'm sorry I said it)I regret to inform you... (= formal announcement)

Teaching Gerunds & Infinitives by Level

A2-B1: Foundation Patterns

B2: Expanding & Contrasting

C1-C2: Full Mastery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a rule for when to use gerund vs. infinitive?

Unfortunately, there's no single universal rule. Some patterns exist (verbs expressing emotions often take -ing; verbs about future intentions often take infinitive), but students ultimately need to learn verb patterns through repeated exposure. Edooqoo generates high-frequency practice to build this intuition.

How should I teach verbs that take both forms?

Introduce them at B2 level with clear, contrasting examples. Use minimal pairs in context: "I remembered to lock the door" (I didn't forget) vs. "I remember locking the door" (I have a memory of doing it). Visual timelines can help show the temporal difference.

Should I give students lists to memorize?

Short, high-frequency lists (10-15 verbs) are useful as reference, but don't rely on memorization alone. Students learn patterns best through contextual practice — which is exactly what Edooqoo's AI generates. Each exercise uses verbs in natural, meaningful sentences.

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