Gerunds Infinitives Participles

What is the best definition of a gerund?

• The word "to" plus a verb

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

• A combination of helping verbs and other words

The difference between gerunds and participles is....

• gerunds are nouns while participles are adjectives

• gerunds are adjectives and participles are nouns

• There is no difference

• Gerunds are groovy and participles rock.

Participles, gerunds, and infinitives are all...

• Verbs

• Verbals

• Phrases

• Passive Voice

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

• infinitive

• gerund

• present participle

• past participle

I don't recommend ​ (a)   the bus - it takes forever!

• taking

• to take

One of my employees failed ................... the deadline.

• to meet 

• meeting 

I don't fancy ​ ​ (a)   tonight.

• going out

• to go out

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

• infinitive

• gerund

• present participle

• past participle

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