Infinitives and Gerunds in Sentences

This video tutorial covers the concept of parallel structure in sentences, focusing on infinitive verbs and gerunds. It explains how parallel structure ensures grammatical balance and equal importance of sentence elements. The tutorial provides examples of non-parallel and parallel sentences, demonstrating how to use infinitive verbs and gerunds correctly. It concludes with a review of the key concepts discussed.

What is the main purpose of parallel structure in sentences?

• To use more verbs

• To ensure grammatical consistency

• To make sentences longer

• To confuse the reader

Which of the following is an example of an infinitive verb?

• To dance

• Dancing

• Danced

• Running

In which role can an infinitive verb NOT function?

• Subject

• Direct object

• Conjunction

• Adjective

What is the role of infinitive verbs in a sentence?

• They are only used in questions

• They always act as adjectives

• They can function as subjects, direct objects, or complements

• They are used to end sentences

Which sentence is an example of using an infinitive as a direct object?

• To sleep is necessary

• He is sleeping

• He wanted to sleep

• Sleeping is necessary

What is the grammatical role of 'to dance' in the sentence 'His dream job is to dance'?

• Direct object

• Subject

• Adjective

• Subject complement

What is the correct way to use an infinitive verb in a sentence?

• As a verb ending in -ing

• As a verb following 'to'

• As a verb ending in -ed

• As a verb without 'to'

What is the function of 'to grow' in the sentence 'We must eat to grow'?

• Direct object

• Subject

• Adjective

• Adverb

How would you edit the sentence 'My scooter is great for pretending to fly, to drive, and picking up girls' to make it parallel?

• My scooter is great for pretending to fly, driving, and picking up girls

• My scooter is great to pretend to fly, to drive, and to pick up girls

• My scooter is great for pretending to fly, to drive, and to pick up girls

• My scooter is great to pretend to fly, driving, and picking up girls

What is a gerund?

• A verb that ends in -ed

• A verb that ends in -s

• A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun

• A noun that ends in -ing