ght. he. Gerunds and infinitives 1.7 Gerunds and 1 Choose the correct options. 1 I'm trying to improve my Spanish by practising/ to practise with native Spanish speakers. 2 My school considers it important to keep / keeping the streets near school free of traffic. 3 I promise to meet / meeting you after school today. 4 He hates prepare/ preparing his meals. 5 Drinking / To drink a minimum of one litre of water a day is a good way to keep hydrated. 6 I go cycling with my friends twice a week to try/ trying to keep fit. 2) 2 Correct the mistakes. taking 1 The teacher suggested to take the book home for the weekend. 2 John chose making some supper at home. 3 My sister is only interested in lose weight. 4 To study all night long is not a very good idea. 5 Does the doctor think it's necessary stopping eating meat? 6 I went into the shop buying a drink.