Understanding Gerunds and Infinitives

How is a gerund formed?

• By adding '-ed' to the base form of the verb

• By adding 'to' before the base form of the verb

• By adding '-s' to the base form of the verb

• By adding '-ing' to the base form of the verb

What do gerunds and infinitives function as in a sentence?

• Adjectives

• Adverbs

• Conjunctions

• Nouns

Which of the following is an example of an infinitive?

• Laughed

• Jumps

• To dance

• Running

What is the basic sentence pattern in English?

• Subject, object, verb

• Verb, subject, object

• Subject, verb, object

• Object, subject, verb

Which verb is always followed by a gerund?

• Hope

• Decide

• Learn

• Enjoy

Which of the following is a rule for using gerunds in English?

• After a modal verb

• Before an adjective

• Before a preposition

• After certain verbs

Which verb is always followed by an infinitive?

• Plan

• Suggest

• Quit

• Discuss

What can 'begin' be followed by without changing the meaning?

• Neither a gerund nor an infinitive

• Either a gerund or an infinitive

• Only an infinitive

• Only a gerund

Which of the following verbs can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive with no difference in meaning?

• Start

• Agree

• Recommend

• Finish

After an adjective, which form is usually used?

• Base form

• Past participle

• Infinitive

• Gerund