Gerunds, Infinitives and Participles Online Quiz



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Q 1 - ... for someones opinions and then go on ... him from speaking is cheap journalism.

A - being asked / preventing

B - asking / preventing

C - to ask / to prevent

D - being asked / to prevent

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 2 - The captain doesnt mind ... a few runs if his bowlers can get a wicket.

A - giving

B - being given

C - to give

D - Gave

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 3 - You should make it a habit ... your car properly to avoid any traffic congestion.

A - parking

B - being parked

C - to park

D - to be parked

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 - He demanded ... in the planning of the project.

A - including

B - being included

C - to include

D - to be included

Answer : D

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 5 - I don't mind ... with a gift every now and then.

A - surprising

B - being surprised

C - to surprise

D - to be surprised

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 6 - I expect my car ... by the time I return back.

A - fixing

B - being fixed

C - to be fixed

D - to have been fixed

Answer : D

Explanation

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

Q 7 - I really miss ... in my village where there is pure air to breathe.

A - Live

B - to live

C - living

D - lived

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 - Rakhi is unable ... good friends due to her suspecting nature.

A - Make

B - to make

C - making

D - made

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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