Gerunds & Infinitives Quizizz #1

Words that end with "ing" and looks like verbs, but functions as nouns are...

• gerunds

• infinitives

______________ are "to" and a verb, and although they look like verbs, they function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.

• Gerunds

• Infinitives

If infinitives function as nouns, you must find the _____________ shortly after it.

• subject

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

If infinitives function as adverbs in the sentence, they answer the question...

• which one?

• how?

• why?

• where?

If an infinitive functions as an adjective in a sentence, it must...

• appear in front of a noun and answer the question "which one?"

• appear after the verb and answer the question "why?"

• appear behind a noun and answer the question "which one?"

• appear the end of a sentence

Which sentence includes a gerund as the subject of the sentence?

• Working out every day relieves a great amount of stress.

• Michael was writing nine poems per day before he finally finished his book.

• Winning the team's MVP award is my ultimate goal.

• Stressing out about the tests, the students couldn't focus.

Which sentence includes an infinitive that functions as an adjective?

• The teacher tapped on my shoulder to get my attention.

• To hope for good things is ultimately what you lift your spirit.

• She went to sleep early, but she still felt tired.

• The least child-appropriate show to watch is Spongebob.

Which sentence includes a gerund as the subject of the sentence?

• If you are struggling to breathe, you may want to see a physician.

• Tracking her progress, Beth wrote down her weight every week.

• Going into this pandemic school year stressed out all the teachers and students.

• She wasn't thinking about what was best for herself.

Which sentence includes an infinitive as an adjective?

• She wanted to believe his story, but she couldn't wrap her mind around it.

• Her favorite stuffed animal to snuggle with was Mr. Ricky Raccoon.

• She laughed to stop herself from crying.

• The UFC fighter lifted his hands to block his opponent's punches.

Which sentence includes a gerund as the subject of the sentence?

• Dreaming of a white Christmas, Melissa bundled up even though it wasn't very cold outside.

• The carolers were singing as loud as they could to make sure everyone in the neighborhood heard them.

• Looking at Christmas lights filled the children with immeasurable joy.

• Before my mother could say anything, I knew she wanted me to stop calling my short little sister an elf.