Gerunds and infinitives theory

Reflecting on your learning, why is it important to master the use of gerunds and infinitives in English?

• They are only used in formal writing.
• They are only relevant for native speakers.
• They are not important for communication.
• They help in understanding complex sentences.

If you wanted to express a preference for reading over writing, which sentence would you use?

• I prefer to read than to write.
• I prefer writing over to read.
• I prefer reading to writing.
• I prefer to read writing.

What is the primary function of an infinitive in a sentence?

• To act as a noun.
• To act as an adjective.
• To act as a verb.
• To act as an adverb.

What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'I can't help ___ when I see a puppy.'?

• smile
• smiled
• to smile
• smiling

Which of the following statements about gerunds and infinitives is true?

• Infinitives are always followed by gerunds.
• Both can function as subjects or objects.
• Infinitives can never be used as objects.
• Gerunds can only be used as subjects.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a gerund as the subject?

• To swim is my favorite activity.
• Swimming is my favorite activity.
• I enjoy to swim.
• I want swimming.

Which of the following sentences illustrates the use of an infinitive as a subject?

• She enjoys dancing.
• She loves to dance.
• Dancing is her passion.
• To dance is her passion.

Which of the following verbs is typically followed by a gerund?

• Want
• Need
• Hope
• Enjoy

How does the meaning of a sentence change when using a gerund instead of an infinitive? Consider the verb 'stop'.

• Stopping eating means you will eat.
• Stopping to eat means you will eat.
• Stopping to eat means you will not eat.
• Stopping eating means you will continue.

In which of the following sentences is the gerund used correctly after a preposition?

• They are interested in learning new languages.
• They are interested for learning new languages.
• They are interested to learn new languages.
• They are interested learning new languages.