Gerund and Infinitive Practice (12)

......... from college is a big deal. It's an even bigger deal when you graduate with straight As. Great job, Chris!
Graduating
Graduates
Graduated
Graduate

These people are forced ......... a lot of hardships. Let's raise some money for them.
enduring
endures
to endure
endured

She ......... her essay and handed it in on time.
to finish
finishing
finished
finish

Thomas ......... himself when he fell on a sharp piece of glass.
to cut
cutting
cut
cuts

I tried ......... it to him again. I think he understood the process the second time. He is a slow learner, but he is persistent.
to explain
explained
explain
explains

After years of ......... the idea of moving to the Bahamas, we finally did it last month.
to ponder
pondering
ponders
ponder

The house was very quiet, but I was able to hear faint ......... in the other room.
whisper
to whisper
whispering
whispered

She avoided ......... to her mother about her pregnancy because she knew her mother wouldn't be happy about it.
talk
talks
talking
to talk

......... organic, sustainable efforts is really important in today's world.
Supporting
Supported
Supports
Support

He talked me into ......... his car. It is a sweet ride.
to drive
drive
driving
drives