Gerunds and infinitives: complex forms

This exercise focuses on the correct use of gerunds and infinitives in more complex forms such as perfect and passive constructions. You will practice choosing the correct structure after verbs like admit, regret, pretend, or expect. The questions are designed for B2-level learners and reflect real-life usage, including past actions, causality, and passive voice.

1. He admitted _____ a mistake during the interview.

having made

to make

to have made

2. She mentioned _____ him before at the seminar.

meeting

having met

to meeting

3. We appreciate _____ the opportunity to present our ideas.

to be given

being given

having give

4. He pretended _____ her birthday.

to forget

to have forgotten

forgetting

5. She seems _____ on the project all night.

to work

to have been working

working

6. They hope _____ by the end of the year.

being promoted

to promote

to be promoted

7. I don’t mind _____ that I’m wrong.

being told

to be telling

telling

8. The manager expects the report _____ by Friday.

to have been finished

being finishing

to finishing

9. He confessed to _____ the documents.

having stolen

to steal

to have stole

10. She was happy _____ to the conference.

to be invited

to have been invited

being invited

11. They denied _____ in the scandal.

to be involved

having been involved

being involving

12. I regret _____ harder for the test.

not studying

not having studied

to not study