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Gerunds, Infinitives and Participles Online Quiz
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Q 1 - The officials were planning ... the meeting but the investors were not willing ... the discussion.
Answer : A
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.
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 - We would like ... to the party, if its not an issue.
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 had once mentioned about ... in a hunting trip.
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 don't mind ... with a gift every now and then.
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 don't remember anything about the picnic.
Answer : C
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.
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.
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.
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.
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