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Which of the following verbs can be followed by a gerund?
Which of the following verbs can be followed by a gerund?
What form do infinitives take?
What form do infinitives take?
Which verb is NOT typically followed by an infinitive?
Which verb is NOT typically followed by an infinitive?
Which of the following pairs shows a verb and its correct form usage?
Which of the following pairs shows a verb and its correct form usage?
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Which two verbs can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive?
Which two verbs can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive?
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Study Notes
Gerunds After Verbs
- Gerunds are the -ing form of a verb, functioning as nouns.
- They answer the question "what."
- Gerunds are used after 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, like gerunds, act as nouns and answer the question "what."
- Infinitives are used after 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 of these verbs can take an object before the infinitive. Examples include: "They want to plant a garden," and "They want us to plant a garden."
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Test your understanding of gerunds and infinitives in this quiz. Explore how these forms function as nouns and follow certain verbs. Improve your grammar skills by identifying the correct usage in various sentences.
