Exploring Gerunds and Infinitives in English

What is a gerund?

• A verb form ending in -ed

• A verb form ending in -ing that acts as a noun

• A verb form used to express past tense

• A verb form used to express future tense

Which of the following sentences uses a gerund correctly?

• I love to shopping.

• I am used to work late.

• I enjoy dancing.

• I am good at dance.

How is a gerund used in the sentence: 'Flying makes me nervous'?

• As a subject

• After a phrasal verb

• As an object

• After a preposition

Which verb is NOT typically followed by a gerund?

• Decide

• Admit

• Avoid

• Finish

Which of the following expresses a dislike using a gerund?

• I need to buy groceries.

• I can't stand waiting in line.

• I prefer to do yoga.

• I like to read books.

When is the infinitive with 'to' used?

• As the subject of a sentence

• After phrasal verbs

• After prepositions

• To express a reason or purpose

Which sentence correctly uses an infinitive after an adjective?

• He is capable to do it.

• She is interested to learn.

• I am good at to dance.

• This safe is easy to open.

Which verb can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive with no change in meaning?

• Forget

• Begin

• Try

• Need

What does 'try not to hurt yourself' mean?

• Forget to avoid injury

• Make an effort to avoid injury

• Attempt to see if you like it

• Remember to avoid injury

What does 'I remember seeing you in high school' imply?

• Making an effort to see someone

• Having a memory of something

• Not remembering something

• Don't forget to see someone