Gerunds, Infinitives and Participles Online Quiz



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Q 1 - There was no point in to arrest him once his crime was proven.

A - to hesitate

B - hesitating

C - in hesitating

D - for hesitating

Answer : B

Explanation

A gerund is used as a noun, but is formed by using verb/verb phrase + "ing". It is not the main verb in a sentence and is used to mention the reasons of the action taking place.

Q 2 - The new students want their inputs ... in the schools annual function.

A - including

B - being included

C - to be included

D - to include

Answer : C

Explanation

An infinitive has the exact job as that of a gerund, however the difference is that while a gerund is formed by using verb + "ing", infinitives are formed by using "to" + verb/verb phrase.

Q 3 - We would like ... to the party, if its not an issue.

A - having invited

B - having been invited

C - to be invited

D - to have been invited

Answer : C

Explanation

An infinitive has the exact job as that of a gerund, however the difference is that while a gerund is formed by using verb + "ing", infinitives are formed by using "to" + verb/verb phrase.

Q 4 - Babies dont easily get used to ... and cuddled by relatives.

A - picking up

B - being picked up

C - be picked up

D - pick up

Answer : B

Explanation

A gerund is used as a noun, but is formed by using verb/verb phrase + "ing". It is not the main verb in a sentence and is used to mention the reasons of the action taking place.

Q 5 - I couldn't resist ... when my son concluded his speech.

A - applauding

B - being applauded

C - to applaud

D - to be applauded

Answer : A

Explanation

A gerund is used as a noun, but is formed by using verb/verb phrase + "ing". It is not the main verb in a sentence and is used to mention the reasons of the action taking place.

Q 6 - When they heard the news of me ... from the company, they called me up.

A - Having fired

B - Having been fired

C - To be fired

D - To have been fired

Answer : B

Explanation

A gerund is used as a noun, but is formed by adding an action-word with "ing". It is not the main verb in a sentence and is used to mention the reasons of the action taking place.

Q 7 - I remember ...Shani temple last week.

A - Visit

B - To visit

C - Visiting

D - Visited

Answer : C

Explanation

A gerund is used as a noun, but is formed by adding an action-word with "ing". It is not the main verb in a sentence and is used to mention the reasons of the action taking place.

Q 8 - My parents cant wait ... me in the holidays.

A - See

B - to see

C - seeing

D - seen

Answer : B

Explanation

An infinitive has the exact job as that of a gerund, however the difference is that while a gerund is formed by using verb + "ing", infinitives are formed by using "to" + verb.

Q 9 - He was not interested me about his plans.

A - Telling

B - Told

C - To tell

D - To telling

Answer : C

Explanation

An infinitive has the exact job as that of a gerund, however the difference is that while a gerund is formed by using verb + "ing", infinitives are formed by using "to" + verb.

Q 10 - I dislike for people too long.

A - Waiting

B - Waited

C - Wait

D - To waiting

Answer : A

Explanation

A gerund is used as a noun, but is formed by adding an action-word with "ing". It is not the main verb in a sentence and is used to mention the reasons of the action taking place.

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