Grammar Exercise: Infinitive or Gerund - The Interview

Intermediate

Read through this interview on a TV show and choose either the gerund or the infinitive for each space.

Hannah: Ben, I was shocked (hear) this was your first movie role? You seemed (be) to be so comfortable on the screen.

Ben: Thanks, Hannah. I was terrified of (make) an idiot of myself, I can tell you! But Glen, the director, was great. He helped everyone (relax) and I stopped (worry) so much after a few days.

Hannah: I read somewhere that he forced everyone (act) each other's parts. Is that true?

Ben: Yes, it helped us (understand) the difficulties the others faced. It was a new thing for me, but it was great. I really enjoyed (play) the part of my co-star, Melanie Hill.

Hannah: She's a supermodel in the film, right?

Ben: Yes, exactly - very enjoyable.

Hannah: What are your plans next?

Ben: I intend (take) a break! I've been working non-stop for eleven months. It's time (go) on vacation or fishing or something like that.