Gerund / Infinitive Practice 1: Verbs Followed by Gerunds or Infinitives

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Gerund / Infinitive Practice 1

Verbs Followed by Gerunds or Infinitives

Review verbs that come before:

gerunds (verb-ing) . Verbs before Gerunds
infinitives (to - verb) Verbs before Infinitives

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Going to the Giants Ball Park

"Last night's first-ever ball game at Pacific Bell Park began with Willie Mays and ended up with a crowd of more than 40,800 strolling into a warm San Francisco night after an 8-3 Giants win." Saturday, April 1, 2000

First, select the verb that best completes the sentence.
Then check your answer.

#	YOUR RESPONSE	FEEDBACK
e.g.	We intended early.
1.	No one wanted to miss the opening game at Pac Bell Park.
2.	Fans didn't mind in line to buy the last few tickets for sale.
3.	Fans enjoyed the nine foot statue of Willie Mays at the entrance.
4.	The real Willie Mays was standing on the pitcher's mound getting ready the first pitch.
5.	Willie Mays was remembering home runs in the old park.
6.	Many people mentioned the old park, but not the cold weather conditions.
7.	Most people decided public transportation to the game.
8.	Some admitted the experience.
9.	Others risked and, later, found parking to be very difficult.
10.	Cal Train regrets not for the large number who wanted to take the train.
11.	In the future, Cal Train plans more trains.
12.	Planners suggested early to avoid traffic problems.
13.	Most people can't stand stuck in traffic.
14.	Food service at the park is terrific. Fans like so much variety.
15.	Other fans think the park needs its prices.
16.	The park permits fans over 21 beer.
17.	However, the park forbids 'hard alcohol' .
18.	Many fans still choose their own food.
19.	The park doesn't allow fans glass bottles.
20.	Park officials avoid (let) fans bring anything they can throw on the field.