Gerunds and Infinitives Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the gerund in the following sentence: She enjoys swimming in the ocean.
ocean
enjoys
she
swimming
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CCSS.L.8.1A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the infinitive in the following sentence: I want to go to the movies.
want to go
to go
to the movies
I want
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CCSS.L.8.1A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Differentiate between gerunds and infinitives by providing an example of each.
Gerund: Swimming is my favorite activity. Infinitive: I like to swim in the ocean.
Gerund: Dancing is tiring. Infinitive: I like to dancing at parties.
Gerund: Running is my favorite activity. Infinitive: I like to running in the park.
Gerund: Eating is fun. Infinitive: I like to eat pizza.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the difference between gerunds and infinitives in your own words.
Gerunds are always used with the word 'to', while infinitives do not require the word 'to'.
Gerunds are only used in formal writing, while infinitives are used in informal speech.
Gerunds function as nouns, while infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.
Gerunds function as adjectives, while infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use a gerund as the subject of a sentence.
Swam is my favorite hobby.
Swimming is my favorite hobby.
To swim is my favorite hobby.
Swim is my favorite hobby.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Provide an example of a sentence with a gerund as the subject.
Running is good for your health.
Dancing in the rain is so much fun.
Swimming is my favorite hobby.
Eating pizza is my favorite activity.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the gerund and infinitive in the following sentence: He loves to play basketball.
playing, to play
to loves, playing
loving, basketball
play, to playing
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CCSS.L.8.1A
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