Mastering Gerunds and Infinitives

What is a gerund?

• A gerund is a verb form that cannot be used as a noun.

• A gerund is a noun that ends in -ed.

• A gerund is a type of adjective.

• A gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun.

Identify the gerund in the following sentence: 'Jogging every morning keeps me fit.'

• Jogging

• Every

• Morning

• Fit

What is an infinitive?

• An infinitive is the base form of a verb, typically preceded by 'to'.

• An infinitive is a noun form of a verb.

• An infinitive is a conjugated verb form.

• An infinitive is a type of adjective.

Which of the following sentences contains an infinitive?

• He decided to go for a walk.

• They are playing in the garden.

• She enjoys cooking dinner.

• We will visit the museum tomorrow.

When do we use gerunds instead of infinitives?

• Use gerunds only in formal writing.

• Infinitives should always follow verbs.

• Use gerunds after specific verbs, prepositions, and expressions of preference.

• Gerunds are used exclusively with nouns.

When do we use infinitives instead of gerunds?

• Use infinitives after certain verbs, adjectives, and to express purpose.

• Use infinitives only in questions.

• Infinitives are always used for past actions.

• Use gerunds after all verbs and adjectives.

Identify whether the following is a gerund or infinitive: 'to run'.

• infinitive

• gerund

• noun

• verb

Identify whether the following is a gerund or infinitive: 'running'.

• gerund

• ran

• to run

• runningly

Complete the sentence: I enjoy ______ (swim).

• swims

• swimmed

• swimming

• swimmingly

Complete the sentence: She decided ______ (go) to the party.

• go to the party

• going to the party

• to party

• to go