Perfect Infinitive and Perfect Gerund

A perfect gerund or perfect infinitive is used for _____________

• all actions, situations and conditions occurring in the past.

• situations where the speaker is unsure of what has happened

• an action or condition which takes place before the time of the main verb.

Perfect gerunds and perfect infinitives may be

• active or passive

• past or present

• singular or plural

Mary makes many mistakes in grammar in spite of having graduated from college with a four point average. Which grammar item is used in the preceding sentence?

• Perfect gerund

• Perfect infinitive

Which grammar item is used in the preceding sentence?

• Perfect gerund

• Perfect infinitive

This sentences uses ___________ form.

• the perfect gerund

• the perfect infinitive

• neither

This sentences uses ___________ form.

• the perfect gerund

• the perfect infinitive

Complete the sentence using active or passive perfect gerunds.

Sylvia never complained in spite of ______________ a promotion. (deny)

Complete the sentence using active or passive perfect gerunds.

The boy admitted ______________ the candy. (eat)

Use the verb stop and create a perfect infinitive. The rain seemed ________________. (= It seemed that the rain stopped before 6 P.M.)

Use the verbs have and create a perfect gerund. I appreciate ____________ the opportunity to meet him. (= I appreciate that I met him.)