Verb + Gerund, Infinitive, bare infinitive Quiz - Advanced

Which of the following sentences uses a gerund correctly?

• I honestly don't recollect mentioning the confidential clause to the journalists.

• The board of directors requested the CFO to justify the sudden increase in operational expenditure.

• The torrential rain made the spectators seek shelter under the stadium’s main canopy.

• We aim to finalize the recruitment process before the academic semester begins in earnest.

In the sentence "The security protocol requires all visitors to present a valid form of identification at the gate," which verb form follows "requires"?

• Gerund

• Infinitive

• Bare infinitive

• Past participle

Which sentence demonstrates the use of a bare infinitive after a causative verb?

• The torrential rain made the spectators seek shelter under the stadium’s main canopy.

• Most international students dread sitting the three-hour-long proficiency exam.

• The professor let the students submit their essays via the digital platform.

• Many homeowners postpone carrying out essential repairs until the damage becomes too severe to ignore.

Identify the correct verb pattern in the sentence: "The CEO appeared to be under the impression that the contract had already been signed."

• Verb + gerund

• Verb + bare infinitive

• Verb + infinitive

• Verb + past participle

Which sentence uses a verb + infinitive pattern to express intention?

• We aim to finalize the recruitment process before the academic semester begins in earnest.

• The research team struggled to replicate the initial results under controlled laboratory conditions.

• You really should avoid mentioning the merger until the official press release is distributed.

• Many homeowners postpone carrying out essential repairs until the damage becomes too severe to ignore.

Which sentence best illustrates the use of a gerund to describe an ongoing action?

• Most international students dread sitting the three-hour-long proficiency exam.

• The witness claimed to have been at home watching television when the incident occurred.

• I meant to check the oil levels in the car, but I completely forgot in the rush to leave.

• After several hours of hiking, the group stopped to admire the breathtaking view from the ridge.

What is the correct verb pattern in the sentence: "Many homeowners postpone carrying out essential repairs until the damage becomes too severe to ignore"?

• Verb + infinitive

• Verb + gerund

• Verb + bare infinitive

• Verb + past participle

Which sentence uses a verb + infinitive pattern to indicate a completed action?

• The witness claimed to have been at home watching television when the incident occurred.

• The professor let the students submit their essays via the digital platform.

• Environmentalists urge the public to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics.

• His vast experience in the field helps him understand the complex nuances of international trade law.

In the sentence "You really should avoid mentioning the merger until the official press release is distributed," what is the function of the gerund?

• It acts as the subject of the sentence.

• It acts as the object of the verb "avoid."

• It acts as an adjective modifying "merger."

• It acts as a complement to the verb "should."

Which sentence demonstrates the use of a verb + infinitive pattern to express a future action?

• I meant to check the oil levels in the car, but I completely forgot in the rush to leave.

• The research team struggled to replicate the initial results under controlled laboratory conditions.

• The board of directors requested the CFO to justify the sudden increase in operational expenditure.

• After several hours of hiking, the group stopped to admire the breathtaking view from the ridge.