Verb + object + infinitive/gerund: Verb patterns

This exercise focuses on verb patterns where a verb is followed by an object and then an infinitive or gerund. You’ll practise identifying the correct form after verbs like make, let, advise, prevent, catch, and encourage. Understanding these patterns is key to constructing grammatically accurate and natural-sounding sentences, especially in formal and academic English.

1. They advised us _____ a different route due to the road closure.

taking

to take

take

2. The teacher encouraged them _____ more actively in class.

participating

to participate

participate

3. The manager made him _____ the entire report.

to rewrite

rewriting

rewrite

4. The noise kept the baby _____.

from sleeping

to sleep

sleep

5. She caught them _____ into the concert without tickets.

sneaking

to sneak

sneaked

6. The situation forced us _____ our decision.

to reconsider

reconsidering

reconsider

7. We heard him _____ your name during the interview.

mentioning

to mention

mention

8. I don't mind you _____ questions, as long as they're relevant.

to ask

ask

asking

9. His parents didn't allow him _____ to the party.

to go

going

10. They found him _____ in the streets late at night.

wander

wandering

to wander

11. The film really inspired me _____ more about history.

learning

learn

to learn

12. The coach didn’t let them _____ early from training.

leaving

leave

to leave