Verb Followed by infinitives or gerunds
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5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between an infinitive and a gerund?
An infinitive is a verb form that functions as a noun, while a gerund is a verb form that expresses an action.
An infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by 'to', while a gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun.
An infinitive is a verb form ending in -ing, while a gerund is the base form of a verb preceded by 'to'.
An infinitive is a verb form that can be plural, while a gerund is always singular.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Give an example of a verb followed by an infinitive.
sleep
want
eat
run
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CCSS.L.8.1A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Provide an example of a verb followed by a gerund.
enjoy
sleeping
running
eating
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CCSS.L.8.1A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which common verbs are typically followed by an infinitive?
eat, sleep, run
cry, laugh, dance
study, work, play
want, need, like, plan, decide, hope, promise, refuse, agree, learn, manage, offer, pretend, seem, tend, appear, fail, hesitate, afford, choose, expect, intend, mean, wish, attempt, continue, forget, help, like, love, prefer, start, try
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CCSS.L.8.1A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Name a few common verbs that are usually followed by a gerund.
jump
run
eat
enjoy, avoid, consider, finish, suggest
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CCSS.L.8.1A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When do we use an infinitive after a verb?
To show a preference or desire.
To express purpose, intention, or result.
To indicate a completed action.
To express time or duration.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which situations do we use a gerund after a verb?
When the verb is followed by a pronoun, and the pronoun is acting as a noun in the sentence.
When the verb is followed by a preposition, and the preposition is acting as a noun in the sentence.
When the verb is followed by another verb, and the second verb is acting as a noun in the sentence.
When the verb is followed by an adjective, and the adjective is acting as a noun in the sentence.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
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