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Gerunds and Infinitives Review

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8th - 12th Grade

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Gerunds and Infinitives Review
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is an infinitive?

A verb that ends with 'ing' and acts as a noun.

A verb beginning with the word 'to' which acts as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

A noun that describes an action or state.

A type of adjective that modifies a noun.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is an example of a verb that is followed by a gerund?

I enjoy reading.

I like to read.

I want to read.

I read books.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Provide an example of an infinitive used in a sentence.

To run is to have fun.

To read is to grow.

To jump is to fly.

To eat is to live.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'She enjoys painting.'

enjoys

painting

she

none of the above

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CCSS.L.8.1A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What role can infinitives play in a sentence?

Infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.

Infinitives can only function as verbs.

Infinitives are used exclusively as conjunctions.

Infinitives can only function as subjects.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the difference between a gerund and an infinitive?

A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that acts as a noun, while an infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by 'to'.

A gerund is a noun that can be used as a verb, while an infinitive is a verb that can be used as a noun.

A gerund is a verb form that can only be used in the past tense, while an infinitive is always in the present tense.

A gerund is a verb that describes an action, while an infinitive describes a state of being.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Identify the function of the infinitive in the sentence: 'She wants to learn.'

It functions as an adjective.

It functions as a verb.

It functions as a noun.

It functions as an adverb.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

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