Worksheets

gerund or infinitive?

🧠 A. Gap filling (1 point each)

Fill in each gap with one word only.

1. When I was offered a higher salary, I decided to hand in my {resignation}.
2. Many graduates nowadays struggle to find a job that matches their {qualifications}.
3. He’s been working {for} the same company for over fifteen years.
4. If you can’t come to work due to illness, you must provide a medical {certificate}.
5. She’s under a lot of {pressure} to meet the deadlines this quarter.
6. The company had to make several employees {redundant} due to the economic crisis.
7. After years of hard work, he finally got a well-deserved {promotion}.
8. During the interview, they asked me to talk about my previous {work} experience.

✍️ B. Translate into English (2 points each)

Translate the following sentences into English.
(Type your translation into the box below each sentence.)

1. Firma zaoferowała jej stanowisko kierownicze po roku pracy.
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2. Jeśli chcesz wziąć kilka dni wolnego, musisz wypełnić odpowiedni formularz.
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3. Został zwolniony, ponieważ nie spełniał oczekiwań przełożonych.
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4. Otrzymała premię za wyjątkowe wyniki sprzedaży.
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5. Lubi swoją pracę, mimo że jest bardzo stresująca i wymagająca.
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6. Kiedy przechodzisz na emeryturę, możesz w końcu odpocząć od zawodowych obowiązków.
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7. On często bierze nadgodziny, żeby zarobić więcej pieniędzy.
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🔗 C. Match the words to make collocations (1 point each)

Write the correct letter (a–h) next to each number.

1. career → {b}
2. job → {f}
3. working → {g}
4. annual → {d}
5. company → {e}
6. permanent → {a}
7. part-time → {c}
8. unpaid → {h}

a. contract
b. development
c. leave
d. review
e. meeting
f. position
g. experience
h. internship

🧾 D. Multiple Choice (1 point each)

Choose the correct answer (a, b, c or d).

1. If you’re unhappy in your job, it’s best to _________ and look for something new.
   {b: resign}
2. A person who supervises and trains young workers is called _________.
   {b: a mentor}
3. The new project has been put _________ until next year.
   {b: on the back burner}
4. She was praised for thinking _________ and finding an innovative solution.
   {a: outside the box}
5. The company went _________ after years of financial problems.
   {a: in the red}
6. If a product is selling like hotcakes, it’s _________.
   {b: very popular}
7. He’s such a _________ person — everyone in the office likes him.
   {d: people-oriented}

💬 E. Idioms & Expressions – Gap filling (1 point each)

Complete the sentences with one of the idioms:
(in the red / have a lot on your plate / put off / crunch the numbers / take off / win-win situation)

1. We need to {crunch the numbers} before deciding whether the project is profitable.
2. I can’t join you this weekend — I really {have a lot on my plate} at work.
3. Sales have really {taken off} since we launched our new website.
4. Let’s not {put off} this decision any longer.
5. A flexible schedule is a {win-win situation} for both the employer and employees.

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