Question

Open the brackets using gerund, infinitive or bare infinitive. I’d like __________ (to read) a book tonight. I prefer __________ (to read) to watching TV. I’d rather __________ (to read) a book than go out. Finally, I managed __________ (to pass) the test. I took the test several times but couldn’t __________ (to pass) it. I’m afraid of __________ (to take) tests, I always fail.

Answer 1

1. to read
2. reading
3. read
4. to pass
5. pass
6. taking

Answer 2

I'd like to read a book tonight. I prefer reading to watching TV. I'd rather read a book than go out. Finally, I managed to pass the test. I took the test several times but couldn't pass it. I'm afraid of taking tests, I always fail.

In the given sentences, the verbs "like," "prefer," "rather," "managed," "couldn't," and "afraid of" are followed by either a gerund, an infinitive, or a bare infinitive. Let's analyze each sentence in detail:

1. I'd like to read a book tonight. - In this sentence, the verb "like" is followed by the infinitive "to read." This is the correct form since it expresses the intention or desire to perform the action of reading.

2. I prefer reading to watching TV. - In this sentence, the verb "prefer" is followed by the gerund "reading." This is the correct form since it indicates a general preference for the activity of reading over watching TV.

3. I'd rather read a book than go out. - In this sentence, the phrase "I'd rather" is followed by the bare infinitive "read" and the bare infinitive "go." This is the correct form since "rather" is used to express a preference between two actions.

4. Finally, I managed to pass the test. - In this sentence, the verb "managed" is followed by the infinitive "to pass." This is the correct form since it indicates the successful completion of the action of passing the test.

5. I took the test several times but couldn't pass it. - In this sentence, the verb "couldn't" is followed by the bare infinitive "pass." This is the correct form since it indicates the inability to perform the action of passing the test.

6. I'm afraid of taking tests, I always fail. - In this sentence, the phrase "afraid of" is followed by the gerund "taking." This is the correct form since it expresses fear or apprehension towards the activity of taking tests.

By using gerunds, infinitives, or bare infinitives appropriately, the sentences convey the intended meaning and grammatical structure.