Fill in blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses: either the gerund (ing form) or the full infinitive(to + base form) 1)I enjoy....(read) books in my free time. 2)…

To fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses (gerund -ing form or full infinitive - to + base form), we need to decide whether the verb takes the gerund form (base verb + "-ing") or the full infinitive form (to + base verb). Let's analyze each sentence:

1. I enjoy...(read) books in my free time.

• Correct form: reading -> gerund form since "enjoy" is followed by another verb.

2. She promised...(help) me with my homework.

• Correct form: to help -> full infinitive form since "promise" is followed by the full infinitive.

3. They hate...(wait) in long lines.

• Correct form: waiting -> gerund form since "hate" is followed by another verb.

4. He agreed...(join) us for dinner.

• Correct form: to join -> full infinitive form since "agree" is followed by the full infinitive.

5. Do you mind...(close) the window?

• Correct form: closing -> gerund form since "mind" is followed by another verb.

6. We love...(go) to the beach during summer.

• Correct form: going -> gerund form since "love" is followed by another verb.

7. She refused...(apologize) for her mistake.

• Correct form: to apologize -> full infinitive form since "refused" is followed by the full infinitive.

8. I can't stand...(listen) to that song anymore.

• Correct form: listening -> gerund form since "stand" is followed by another verb.

9. He suggested...(take) a different route to avoid traffic.

• Correct form: taking -> gerund form since "suggested" is followed by another verb.

10. They want...(travel) to Europe next year.

• Correct form: to travel -> full infinitive form since "want" is followed by the full infinitive.

Therefore, the correct forms are:

1. reading
2. to help
3. waiting
4. to join
5. closing
6. going
7. to apologize
8. listening
9. taking
10. to travel