Infinitive Gerunds Participles

People see psychiatrists because they need to talk about their issues.

• infinitive

• gerund

• present participle

• past participle

Sophie agreed to meet with me, but then she never showed up.

• infinitive

• gerund

• present participle

• past participle

Beth's husband loves to hike to the hut on the top of the mountain.

• infinitive

• gerund

• present participle

• past participle

Which of the following best fits the definition of an infinitive?

• A verb phrase with an -ing word

• A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun

• A combination of helping verbs and other words

• The word "to" plus a verb

Most people hate_________ to the dentist.

• to go

• going

Participles, gerunds, and infinitives are all...

• Verbs

• Verbals

• Phrases

• Passive Voice

They were presented with the menu; choosing was difficult.

• infinitive

• gerund

• present participle

• past participle

The Joker came up with a terrifying plan.
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?

• gerund

• infinitive

• participle

• not a verbal

The exhausted children napped on the floor.

• Participle

• Gerund

• Infinitive

• None of the above

Knitting is her favorite winter hobby.

• Participle

• Gerund

• Infinitive

• None of the above