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?

<p>A conjugated verb form (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can gerunds and infinitives be used in sentences?

<p>Gerunds can only be used as objects in sentences, while infinitives can be used as subjects or objects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about gerunds and infinitives?

<p>Gerunds and infinitives can function as both subjects and objects in a sentence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a gerund?

<p>Running (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about gerunds?

<p>Gerunds have the same spelling rules as progressive tenses. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They always have a different meaning depending on whether a gerund or an infinitive is used. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should gerunds be used in a sentence?

<p>Gerunds should be used when the action is ongoing or habitual. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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