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.

A - to postpone / to stop

B - postponing / stopped

C - to postpone / stopping

D - have postponed / to have stopped

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 - Sams lucky ... a second chance by his wife to sober up.

A - having given

B - having been given

C - to have given

D - to have been given

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

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 - They couldnt recall ... any utensils to anyone.

A - to have given

B - having given

C - having been given

D - to have been given

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 - The driver looked like impatient with the traffic.

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 - He is planning out for dinner tonight.

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 9 - He was not interested me about his plans.

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 - is done! Everyone can come to the table!

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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