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Which verb can only be followed by a gerund in the structure provided?
Which verb can only be followed by a gerund in the structure provided?
- ask
- decide
- prefer
- recommend (correct)
Which of the following verbs can be correctly followed by either a gerund or an infinitive without changing the meaning?
Which of the following verbs can be correctly followed by either a gerund or an infinitive without changing the meaning?
- quit
- stop
- continue
- begin (correct)
Which pair of verbs can be followed by an object before the infinitive form according to the rules?
Which pair of verbs can be followed by an object before the infinitive form according to the rules?
- love, continue
- want, remember
- need, hate
- ask, expect (correct)
Identify the verb that cannot be correctly used before a gerund.
Identify the verb that cannot be correctly used before a gerund.
Which of the following sentences is correctly formed using the rules of gerunds and infinitives?
Which of the following sentences is correctly formed using the rules of gerunds and infinitives?
Flashcards
What is a gerund?
What is a gerund?
A gerund is the -ing form of a verb that acts like a noun, answering the question 'what'.
Verbs followed by gerunds
Verbs followed by gerunds
Certain verbs are always followed by gerunds (verbs ending in '-ing').
What is an infinitive?
What is an infinitive?
An infinitive is 'to' plus the base form of a verb. Like gerunds, it acts like a noun.
Verbs followed by infinitives
Verbs followed by infinitives
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Verbs with optional objects before infinitives
Verbs with optional objects before infinitives
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Study Notes
Gerunds After Verbs
- Gerunds are the -ing form of a verb, functioning like nouns, answering the question "what."
- Common verbs followed by gerunds include:
- 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
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An infinitive is "to" + the base form of a verb, acting like a noun and answering "what."
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Common verbs followed by infinitives include:
- 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
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Some verbs allow for an object before the infinitive:
- Example: "They want to plant a garden," or "They want us to plant a garden"
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This quiz will test your knowledge of gerunds and infinitives in English grammar. You'll explore common verbs that are followed by these forms and how they function in sentences. Prepare to identify their correct usage with practical examples.
