Gerunds + Infinitives + -ing forms

1. A gerund is a verb form that ends in “-ing” and is used as a noun.

True or false?

• a. True

• b. False

2. We enjoyed _____ (visit) them. Gerunds or Infinitives?

• a. to visit

• b. visiting

3. They agreed _____ (help) us. Gerunds or Infinitives?

• a. to help

• b. helping

4. He avoided _____ (answer) my questions. Gerunds or Infinitives?

• a. to answer

• b. answering

5. She prefers _____ (eat) a light dinner. Gerunds or Infinitives?

• a. eating

• b. to eat

• c. eating or to eat

6. Eating ice cream is my favorite thing to do in summer.

What function is the underlined word?

• a. gerund

• b. verb

• c. adjective

7. The atmosphere was so unexciting, so I went home early.

What function is the underlined word?

• a. gerund

• b. verb

• c. adjective

8. This class looks a little boring to me.

What function is the underlined word?

• a. gerund

• b. verb

• c. adjective

9. My friends and I are interested in playing soccer after school.

What function is the underlined word?

• a. gerund

• b. verb

• c. adjective

10. I'll be eating at a fancy new restaurant next week. Want to join me?

What function is the underlined word?

• a. gerund

• b. verb

• c. adjective