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Which verb can be followed directly by a gerund without an object?
Which verb can be followed directly by a gerund without an object?
- ask
- decide
- intend
- recommend (correct)
Which of the following sentences correctly uses an infinitive after a verb?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses an infinitive after a verb?
- She advised to take a break.
- They plan to travel abroad next summer. (correct)
- I enjoy to swim in the pool.
- He can’t stand to be late.
Which pair of verbs can both be followed by an object before the infinitive?
Which pair of verbs can both be followed by an object before the infinitive?
- prefer, suggest
- decide, forget
- want, intend (correct)
- like, finish
Which of the following verbs is correctly paired with its form?
Which of the following verbs is correctly paired with its form?
What is the correct usage of gerunds and infinitives in this context: 'She enjoys ____ and hates ____.'?
What is the correct usage of gerunds and infinitives in this context: 'She enjoys ____ and hates ____.'?
Which verbs can be correctly followed by either gerunds or infinitives, according to their use?
Which verbs can be correctly followed by either gerunds or infinitives, according to their use?
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Gerund
Gerund
The -ing form of a verb that acts like a noun and answers the question 'what?'
Gerund After Verb
Gerund After Verb
A verb that comes after a specific verb and acts like a noun, answering the question 'what?'
Infinitive
Infinitive
The base form of a verb preceded by 'to' that acts like a noun and answers the question 'what?'
Infinitive After Verb
Infinitive After Verb
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Verb with Object Before Infinitive
Verb with Object Before Infinitive
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Action After Verb
Action After Verb
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Study Notes
Gerunds After Verbs
- Gerunds are the -ing form of verbs, functioning as nouns.
- They answer the question "what."
- Examples include: turning, learning, helping
- Gerunds can follow certain verbs including: advise, enjoy, intend, quit, begin, finish, keep, recommend, can't stand, go, like, start, consider, hate, love, stop, continue, imagine, prefer, suggest.
Infinitives After Verbs
- An infinitive is "to" + the base form of a verb.
- Infinitives also act as nouns, answering the question "what."
- Examples include: to reuse, to buy, to plant.
- Infinitives can follow certain verbs including: agree, continue, intend, offer, start, ask, decide, learn, plan, try, attempt, expect, like, prefer, want, begin, forget, love, promise, can't stand, hate, need, remember.
- Some verbs allow an object before the infinitive, such as "want to plant a garden" or "want us to plant a garden."
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Test your understanding of gerunds and infinitives in English grammar. This quiz covers which verbs are followed by gerunds and which by infinitives. Challenge yourself to identify correct usage and improve your language skills.
