Gerunds and Infinitives Quiz

Questions and Answers

Match the verbs with the correct infinitive forms:

love = to take hate = to get up can't stand = to be prefer = to study

Match the verbs with their proper gerund forms:

enjoy = going avoid = experiencing mind = giving can't stand = being

Match the expressions with their gerund forms:

insist on = making feel like = going turn out to be = saving think about = traveling

Match the actions with the correct verb forms:

<p>love = taking can't stand = being enjoy = going hate = to sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the prepositions with their corresponding gerund phrases:

<p>into = going out about = eating for = taking at = looking</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Verbs Followed by Gerunds

Specific verbs such as "enjoy," "avoid," and "mind" require the gerund form for their complements.
Example: "I enjoy going to parties" emphasizes the enjoyment of the action.
Example: "I avoid experiencing my feelings" highlights a deliberate act of avoidance.

Infinitive vs. Gerund

Some verbs allow both gerund and infinitive forms, although with potential shifts in meaning.
"I can’t stand being in a mess" expresses a dislike for the state of being messy.
"I love taking my friends to new clubs" underlines a genuine enthusiasm for the act of taking friends out.
"I hate getting up for early morning classes" indicates a strong aversion to the action of waking up early.

Expressions with Prepositions

Certain expressions necessitate gerunds after specific prepositions.
Example: "I insist on making my own decisions" indicates a strong commitment to personal agency.
Example: "I always feel like going dancing" reflects a spontaneous desire to enjoy an activity.
Example: "I'm into going out to new foreign restaurants" shows an interest in exploring new dining experiences.

Description

Test your knowledge of gerunds and infinitives in English. This quiz focuses on verbs that are followed by gerunds and infinitives, helping you understand when to use each form correctly. Enhance your grammatical skills through practical examples.