Gerund vs Infinitive PEB 9

A gerund is a form of a verb that acts as a _____.

• adjective
• verb
• adverb
• noun

Which is the best definition of a gerund?

• ends in -ing and acts as a noun
• ends in -ing and acts as the main verb
• ends in - ing and acts as an adverb
• ends in -ing and acts as an adjective

What part of speech is a gerund?

• noun
• adjective
• adverb
• verb

How is a gerund identified?

• functions as a noun ending in -ing
• functions as a noun ending in -ed
• functions as an adjective ending in
   -ing
• functions as an adverb ending in -ing

Which combination is correct to create an infinitive? 

• verb + ing
• to + adjective
• to + noun
• to + verb

Which combination is correct to create an infinitive? 

• verb + ing
• to + adjective
• to + noun
• to + verb

True or False: Since an infinitive is not acting as a verb, you cannot add s, ed, or ing to the end of it. 

• True
• False

An infinitive is...

• Base form of the verb
• Verb -ing
• To + verb -ing
• To + base form of the verb

Is this sentence correct?
«He finally decided talking about it».

• Yes
• No

Is this sentence correct?
«I miss playing soccer with you!»

• Yes
• No