Gerunds and Infinitives in English
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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?

  • 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?

  • prefer, suggest
  • decide, forget
  • want, intend (correct)
  • like, finish
  • Which of the following verbs is correctly paired with its form?

    <p>attempt - to learn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct usage of gerunds and infinitives in this context: 'She enjoys ____ and hates ____.'?

    <p>swimming, dancing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which verbs can be correctly followed by either gerunds or infinitives, according to their use?

    <p>continue, prefer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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