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Can you use a gerund?

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    Can you use a gerund here, or does it have to be an infinitive?
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  • I want to start _____________ (study) Somali.
    Yes! You can use a gerund (studying)
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  • Let's begin ____________ (practice) English together every Saturday.
    Yes! You can use a gerund (practicing)
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  • I want ______________ (learn) guitar so I can play in a band.
    No! You need to use an infinitive (to learn)
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  • I love ______________ (dance) on the weekends.
    Yes! You can use a gerund (dancing)
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  • I hesitate ____________ (give) you advice because I don't know much about it.
    No! You need to use an infinitive (to give)
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  • They refused ______________ (go) to the baseball game because they didn't like the team.
    No! You need to use an infinitive (to go)
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  • I prefer ________________ (arrive) late because more people are already there.
    Yes! You can use a gerund (arriving)
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  • Let's continue ____________ (listen) to the song.
    Yes! You can use a gerund (listening)
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  • Let's continue __________ (practice) our English.
    Yes! You can use a gerund (practicing)
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  • I prefer ___________ (eat) early in the evening.
    Yes! You can use a gerund (eating)
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  • She agreed ___________ (share) her birthday cake with everyone.
    No! You need to use an infinitive (to share)
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  • He refused ______________ (stay) late at work.
    No! You need to use an infinitive (to stay)
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  • I hate ___________ (wake) up before 8 a.m.
    Yes! You can use a gerund (waking)
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  • He hesitated ______________ (ask) for her help.
    No! You need to use an infinitive (to ask)
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  • The dog began _____________ (run) as soon as I threw the ball.
    Yes! You can use a gerund (running)
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  • I attempted ____________ (win) the game but it gave away my points.
    No! You need to use an infinitive (to win)
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