GERUND OR INFINITVE REVIEW

What are gerunds and infinitives?

• Types of literary devices

• Verb forms that can replace a noun

• Types of conjunctions

• Types of punctuation marks

When should you use a gerund or an infinitive following a verb?

• Depends on the weather

• Depends on the main verb in the sentence

• Depends on the time of day

• Depends on the length of the sentence

Which verb is followed by a gerund: 'She acknowledged receiving assistance'?

• Consider

• Avoid

• Admit

• Acknowledge

Which verb is followed by an infinitive: 'The professors agreed to disagree'?

• Claim

• Agree

• Demand

• Appear

Which verb is followed by a gerund: 'He avoided answering my question'?

• Complete

• Avoid

• Consider

• Mention

Which verb is followed by an infinitive: 'She deserves to have a fair hearing'?

• Deserve

• Expect

• Fail

• Hesitate

Which verb is followed by a gerund: 'The author mentions seeing this event'?

• Mention

• Resist

• Justify

• Recommend

Which verb is followed by an infinitive: 'I beg to differ with you'?

• Refuse

• Decide

• Consent

• Beg

Which verb is followed by a gerund: 'He resented spending so much time on the project'?

• Resent

• Suggest

• Risk

• Sanction

Which verb is followed by an infinitive: 'She claims to have new data'?

• Claim

• Fail

• Learn

• Hesitate