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Gerunds and Infinitives in English

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What is the primary function of gerunds in a sentence?

Gerunds function as nouns and answer the question 'what.'

Which verb from the list can be followed by both a gerund and an infinitive?

The verb 'like' can be followed by both a gerund and an infinitive.

Identify a verb that requires an object before an infinitive and provide an example.

'Want' is a verb that requires an object before an infinitive; for example, 'They want us to plant a garden.'

Name two verbs that can only be followed by gerunds, not infinitives.

<p>'Enjoy' and 'mind' can only be followed by gerunds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the usage of gerunds and infinitives differ after the verb 'stop'?

<p>After 'stop,' a gerund indicates ceasing an action, while an infinitive implies stopping in order to do something else.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Gerund

The -ing form of a verb that acts like a noun.

Gerund Use

Gerunds are frequently used after specific verbs, such as 'advise,' 'enjoy,' and 'recommend.'

Infinitive

The form 'to + base verb' that acts like a noun.

Infinitive Use

Infinitives are often used after verbs like 'agree,' 'decide,' and 'want.'

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Infinitive with Objects

Some verbs can be followed by an object before the infinitive.

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Gerunds After Verbs

Gerunds are the -ing form of a verb.
They function as nouns, answering the question "what."
Gerunds follow specific verbs.
- 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, like gerunds, function as nouns.
They answer the question "what."
Infinitives follow specific verbs.
- 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 (marked with *) can be followed by 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 focuses on the usage of gerunds and infinitives in the English language. You'll learn how these forms function as nouns and follow specific verbs. Test your understanding by identifying the correct usage of gerunds and infinitives in various sentences.