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WorksheetsMastering Gerunds and Infinitives
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is a gerund?
A gerund is a verb form that cannot be used as a noun.
A gerund is a noun that ends in -ed.
A gerund is a type of adjective.
A gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun.
Identify the gerund in the following sentence: 'Jogging every morning keeps me fit.'
Jogging
Every
Morning
Fit
What is an infinitive?
An infinitive is the base form of a verb, typically preceded by 'to'.
An infinitive is a noun form of a verb.
An infinitive is a conjugated verb form.
An infinitive is a type of adjective.
Which of the following sentences contains an infinitive?
He decided to go for a walk.
They are playing in the garden.
She enjoys cooking dinner.
We will visit the museum tomorrow.
When do we use gerunds instead of infinitives?
Use gerunds only in formal writing.
Infinitives should always follow verbs.
Use gerunds after specific verbs, prepositions, and expressions of preference.
Gerunds are used exclusively with nouns.
When do we use infinitives instead of gerunds?
Use infinitives after certain verbs, adjectives, and to express purpose.
Use infinitives only in questions.
Infinitives are always used for past actions.
Use gerunds after all verbs and adjectives.
Identify whether the following is a gerund or infinitive: 'to run'.
infinitive
gerund
noun
verb
Identify whether the following is a gerund or infinitive: 'running'.
gerund
ran
to run
runningly
Complete the sentence: I enjoy ______ (swim).
swims
swimmed
swimming
swimmingly
Complete the sentence: She decided ______ (go) to the party.
go to the party
going to the party
to party
to go
Identify whether the following is a gerund or infinitive: 'to swim'.
infinitive
gerund
noun
verb
What is the main difference between gerunds and infinitives?
Gerunds are used for actions, while infinitives are used for states.
Gerunds always end in -ing, while infinitives are preceded by 'to'.
Infinitives can only be used in questions.
There is no difference; they are interchangeable.
Which of the following verbs is typically followed by a gerund?
Enjoy
Want
Decide
Hope
Complete the sentence: They are interested in ______ (learn) new languages.
learning
learn
to learn
learned
Identify whether the following is a gerund or infinitive: 'to dance'.
infinitive
gerund
noun
verb
Complete the sentence: He enjoys ______ (swim).
swims
swimming
to swimming
swimmed
Which of the following sentences contains a gerund?
He enjoys playing soccer.
They want to travel.
She decided to study.
We go to the park.
Complete the sentence: She is looking forward to ______ (travel) next summer.
traveling
to travel
travels
travelled
Which of the following verbs is typically followed by an infinitive?
Hope
Enjoy
Finish
Consider
Complete the sentence: He suggested ______ (go) to the new restaurant.
to go
going
go
gone
