Gerunds and Infinitives Review

What is an infinitive?

• A verb that ends with 'ing' and acts as a noun.

• A verb beginning with the word 'to' which acts as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

• A noun that describes an action or state.

• A type of adjective that modifies a noun.

What is an example of a verb that is followed by a gerund?

• I enjoy reading.

• I like to read.

• I want to read.

• I read books.

Provide an example of an infinitive used in a sentence.

• To run is to have fun.

• To read is to grow.

• To jump is to fly.

• To eat is to live.

Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'She enjoys painting.'

• enjoys

• painting

• she

• none of the above

What role can infinitives play in a sentence?

• Infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.

• Infinitives can only function as verbs.

• Infinitives are used exclusively as conjunctions.

• Infinitives can only function as subjects.

What is the difference between a gerund and an infinitive?

• A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that acts as a noun, while an infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by 'to'.

• A gerund is a noun that can be used as a verb, while an infinitive is a verb that can be used as a noun.

• A gerund is a verb form that can only be used in the past tense, while an infinitive is always in the present tense.

• A gerund is a verb that describes an action, while an infinitive describes a state of being.

Identify the function of the infinitive in the sentence: 'She wants to learn.'

• It functions as an adjective.

• It functions as a verb.

• It functions as a noun.

• It functions as an adverb.

Can gerunds and infinitives be used interchangeably?

• Yes, they can be used interchangeably in all cases.

• No, gerunds and infinitives are not always interchangeable; their usage depends on the verb and context.

• Only gerunds can be used in place of infinitives.

• Only infinitives can be used in place of gerunds.

What is a gerund?

• A verb ending in -ing that acts as a noun.

• A noun that describes an action.

• An adjective that modifies a noun.

• A type of adverb used in sentences.

Identify the function of the gerund in the sentence: 'I enjoy swimming.'

• 'Swimming' is a gerund functioning as a noun.

• 'Swimming' is an adjective describing 'I'.

• 'Swimming' is an adverb modifying 'enjoy'.

• 'Swimming' is a verb in the present continuous tense.