Infinitives and Gerunds Test

What is an infinitive?

• A verb form that ends in -ing

• A verb form used with “to” plus the base form of the verb

• A verb that describes an action

• A noun that acts as a subject

Infinitives can function as:

• Adjectives, adverbs, and nouns

• Only adjectives

• Only nouns

• Adverbs and adjectives only

In the sentence “I went to the store to buy milk,” the infinitive functions as:

• An adjective

• An adverb

• A noun

• None of the above

Which sentence uses an infinitive as an adjective?

• “To sleep is important.”

• “I bought a book to read.”

• “He likes to swim.”

• “She plans to visit.”

In the sentence “He needs to study,” the infinitive is acting as:

• An adjective

• An adverb

• A noun (object)

• A verb

Which of the following patterns is correct for an infinitive as an object?

• Verb + Gerund

• Adjective + Infinitive

• Noun + Gerund

• Preposition + Infinitive

Which verb can only take an infinitive as its object?

• Enjoy

• Plan

• Avoid

• Finish

In the sentence “I like to read,” the infinitive functions as:

• a subject

• an adjective

• an object

• an adverb

Put the following sentence in correct order to use the infinitive as an adverb: [to see the animals] [we visited the zoo].

Put the following sentence in correct order to use the infinitive as an adjective: [for her project] [Sara chose a topic].