Gerunds and Infinitives Quiz
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What should be used after 'in spite of' or 'despite'?

  • A verb in the past form
  • A preposition
  • A noun or verb in the -ing form (correct)
  • An adjective

    • Which option correctly uses a base form after 'to'?

  • She wants to see a movie (correct)
  • They decided to hiking this weekend
  • He is ready to helps us
  • I plan to going to the concert

    • Which of these nouns is considered uncountable?

  • Teacher
  • Advice (correct)
  • Car
  • Idea

    • How should a negative purpose be expressed?

    <p>In order not to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase correctly describes the exact purpose of a thing using a gerund?

    <p>This box is for storing toys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about uncountable nouns ending in -ics?

    <p>They are always singular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences uses a collective noun correctly?

    <p>The audience was clapping loudly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a piece of with an uncountable noun?

    <p>Can I have a piece of advice?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which verb form is correct when referring to the collective noun 'family'?

    <p>Family is gathering for dinner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct use of 'all' with countable nouns?

    <p>All the students are present.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly uses 'none'?

    <p>None of the students was late.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'every'?

    <p>Every student needs to submit his or her project.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the correct phrase to indicate a pair of scissors.

    <p>I have some scissors in my drawer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct use of 'most' in a sentence?

    <p>Most people are happy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form of the verb should follow 'enjoy'?

    <p>gerund</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option correctly uses 'either'?

    <p>You can choose either the red or the blue shirt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase indicates a time frame correctly?

    <p>I will study every night.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following verbs can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive without changing the meaning?

    <p>start</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which verb structure is required after the modal verb 'might'?

    <p>base form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'forget + gerund' imply?

    <p>You have done something and will not forget it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which verb should be followed by an infinitive in the sentence: 'They can't afford _____ a new car.'?

    <p>to buy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the correct form of the verb that follows 'keep on'.

    <p>persisting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'used to'?

    <p>I used to eat for breakfast every day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which case should you use the gerund form with 'need'?

    <p>need cleaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a proper construction after the reporting verb 'advise'?

    <p>advise them to finish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences correctly uses a negative gerund?

    <p>He apologized for being late.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reporting verb can take a 'that' clause?

    <p>admit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate construction for expressing contrast using 'although'?

    <p>Although he was late, he finished the project.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is used after 'promise'?

    <p>promise that I would not tell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'should have' to express regret?

    <p>You should have informed me sooner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following uses 'in spite of' correctly?

    <p>In spite of her age, she loves exercising.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase correctly utilizes a verb of the senses to describe an action?

    <p>These shoes feel heavy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a correct use of the infinitive form after a reporting verb?

    <p>She agreed to go with them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences is an example of passive voice?

    <p>The lesson is explained by the teacher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct interpretation of the sentence 'It is said that the meeting will take place tomorrow'?

    <p>There is a belief that the meeting will occur tomorrow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of 'even though'?

    <p>Even though he tried hard, he failed the exam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure correctly expresses a desire using 'feel like'?

    <p>I feel like playing outside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences contains an incorrect use of the word 'like'?

    <p>This fabric feels like soft.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences is NOT an appropriate use of the passive form?

    <p>The students read the book yesterday.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence uses 'look' correctly with the adjective structure?

    <p>They look as if they are tired.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the use of articles is correct?

    <p>Do not use an article when mentioning institutions for their usual purpose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these sentences correctly employs the word 'both'?

    <p>Both the teacher and the students were engaged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you not use an article according to the rules?

    <p>When mentioning the name of a city.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct use of 'neither' in a sentence?

    <p>Neither option is appealing to the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article should be used when referring to something for the first time?

    <p>a</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these geographical names should have 'the'?

    <p>the Amazon River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which context is the article 'the' typically used?

    <p>When describing a specific mountain range.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you correctly phrase a reference to a specific bookstore?

    <p>the famous bookstore is in my town.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Gerunds and Infinitives

    • Verbs can be followed by gerunds, infinitives, or base forms.
    • The first verb determines the form of the second verb.
    • Gerunds are used after certain verbs and phrases (e.g., enjoy, can't help).
    • Infinitives (with "to") follow certain verbs and phrases (e.g., want, afford).
    • Base forms (without "to") follow modal verbs and some expressions (e.g., might, would rather, make, let).
    • In the passive, the verb "make" is followed by the infinitive.
    • Verbs like "like," "love," "hate," and "prefer" are usually used with gerunds in general statements but can also be used with infinitives in specific situations.
    • Using these verbs with "would" always requires the infinitive.
    • Some verbs can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive with no change in meaning (e.g., start, begin, continue).
    • Some verbs change meaning when followed by a gerund versus an infinitive (e.g., remember, forget).
    • Using "try" with an infinitive implies making an effort, while using it with a gerund implies experimentation.
    • Verbs followed by "need" + gerund usually indicate passive constructions.

    Used To, Be Used To, Get Used To

    • Used to/didn't use to + base form describe past habits or repeated actions that are no longer current.
    • Would can also describe past habits (but can't be used with verbs like be, have, know, etc).
    • Be used to + gerund describes a current situation that has become familiar or less strange.
    • Get used to + gerund describes becoming familiar or less strange with a new situation.

    Past Modals

    • Must have + past participle suggests strong certainty about a past action.
    • Might/may have + past participle suggests possibility about a past action.
    • Couldn't/can't have + past participle suggests strong certainty that an action did not occur.
    • Should have + past participle indicates regret or criticism for an action not taken.

    Verbs of the Senses

    • Verbs like "look," "feel," "smell", "sound", and "taste" are followed by adjectives, nouns or clauses beginning with "as if."
    • "Feel like" can be used as a verb meaning "want" or "would like" followed by a noun or gerund.

    The Passive Voice

    • The passive voice describes an action where the person or thing receiving the action is the focus
    • The passive voice is commonly used to avoid naming the person or thing that performed the action.
    • Passive voice constructions include "It is said that…", "He is thought to...," and so on.

    Reporting Verbs

    • Reporting verbs introduce reported speech.
    • Reporting verbs are followed by infinitive or -ing forms depending on the verb.
    • Some require "that" clauses to report.

    Clauses of Contrast and Purpose

    • Clauses of contrast use words like "although," "though," "even though," "in spite of," and "despite."
    • Clauses of purpose use words like "to," "in order to," "so as to," "for," and "so that."

    Uncountable and Plural Nouns

    • Uncountable nouns (e.g., weather, traffic, progress) cannot be used with a/an, have no plural forms, and take singular verbs.
    • Some nouns can be either countable or uncountable, changing meaning when used as such, e.g. "glass".
    • Plural nouns have a plural form (e.g., scissors, pants).

    Quantifiers: All, Every, Both, Etc.

    • "All" and "all of" are used in general statements before nouns. "All of" is used before an object pronoun.
    • "Every" is used with singular countable nouns.
    • "Most" describes the majority, and "most of" precedes an object.
    • Using quantifiers with time expressions depends on the specific meaning, (e.g., Every day vs. All day.)
    • "No," "none," and "any" are used to describe zero quantity before a noun.
    • "Both" is used with plural verbs, and "neither/either" can be singular or plural.

    Articles: A/An/The

    • Articles indicate whether nouns are general or specific.
    • "A" and "an" are used for general discussion; "the" is used if specific, or repeated already.
    • Some nouns describing institutions, roads, or geographical areas require no article when discussing specific functions, locations etc.

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