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Gerunds and Infinitives

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Which of the following is an example of an infinitive?

do (correct)

sleeps

loves

creates

What is the difference between an infinitive and a gerund?

An infinitive is a verb form with 'to' at the beginning, while a gerund is a verb form ending in '-ing' (correct)

An infinitive is a verb form that can stand alone as a noun, while a gerund is a verb form that functions as a noun

An infinitive is a verb form that functions as a noun, while a gerund is a verb form that can stand alone as a noun

An infinitive is a verb form ending in '-ing', while a gerund is a verb form with 'to' at the beginning

Which of the following is true about infinitives?

Infinitives are easy to use in sentences

Infinitives are verb forms that have been conjugated

Infinitives are the most common verb form in English

Infinitives are verb forms that need to be modified to fit into sentences (correct)

What does the verb 'sleeps' in the sentence 'She sleeps' represent?

A conjugated verb form Signup and view all the answers

How can gerunds and infinitives be used in sentences?

Gerunds can only be used as objects in sentences, while infinitives can be used as subjects or objects Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about gerunds and infinitives?

Gerunds and infinitives can function as both subjects and objects in a sentence. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a gerund?

Running Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about gerunds?

Gerunds have the same spelling rules as progressive tenses. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about verbs that can be followed by a gerund or an infinitive?

They always have a different meaning depending on whether a gerund or an infinitive is used. Signup and view all the answers

When should gerunds be used in a sentence?

Gerunds should be used when the action is ongoing or habitual. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Infinitives

An infinitive is a verb form that typically begins with "to" and acts as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
Examples of infinitives: "to run", "to eat", "to sleep".

Gerunds

A gerund is a verb form that ends in "-ing" and functions as a noun.
Example of a gerund: "running".

Differences between infinitives and gerunds

Infinitives can act as nouns, adjectives or adverbs.
Gerunds function as nouns only.

Verbs that can be followed by gerunds or infinitives

Some verbs can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive.
The meaning of the sentence may change depending on whether a gerund or an infinitive is used.
For example: "I love swimming" (gerund) implies a general enjoyment of swimming.
"I love to swim" (infinitive) implies I enjoy the act of swimming in the moment.

Uses of gerunds and infinitives

Gerunds can be used as the subject of a sentence.
Gerunds can also be used as the object of a verb.
Infinitives can be used as the direct object of a verb.
Infinitives can also function as the subject of a sentence.

"Sleeps" in the sentence: "She sleeps"

The word "sleeps" acts as the verb in the sentence.
"Sleeps" is in the third-person singular present tense, indicating that the subject "She" is performing the action of sleeping.

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Test your knowledge of gerunds and infinitives in English with this quiz! Learn when to use each form and practice with five simple rules. Perfect for English learners looking to improve their understanding of these common language structures.