Mastering Gerunds and Infinitives in English

What is a gerund?

• A verb with a to-infinitive

• A past participle

• A verb with an -ing ending

• A verb in its base form

Which of the following verbs can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive with no difference in meaning?

• Admit

• Begin

• Refuse

• Avoid

What is the emphasis when using a gerund after verbs like 'love' or 'hate'?

• On the preference for the action

• On the subject of the action

• On the process itself

• On the result of the action

Which verb pattern is correct when using 'would' or 'should' with 'like'?

• Would like cooking

• Would like to cook

• Should like cooking

• Should like to cook

Which of the following verbs is always followed by a gerund?

• Agree

• Hope

• Plan

• Delay

What is the correct form after the verb 'avoid'?

• To avoid to do

• To avoid doing

• Avoid doing

• Avoid to do

Which rule applies to using gerunds after prepositions?

• Always use a gerund

• Always use an infinitive

• Use either a gerund or an infinitive

• Use the base form of the verb

Which verb is always followed by an infinitive?

• Finish

• Admit

• Hope

• Mind

What is the correct form after the verb 'decide'?

• Decide to doing

• Decide do

• Decide to do

• Decide doing

Which of the following sentences correctly uses an infinitive to explain why something exists?

• Doctors and nurses caring for the sick

• Doctors and nurses care for the sick

• Doctors and nurses to care for the sick

• Doctors and nurses to caring for the sick