Froggy Jumps Gerunds and Infinitives QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on gerunds and infinitives in English with these 10 questions! by evelyn valverde marin 1 What is a gerund? a A verb form that functions as an adjective. b A verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun. c A verb form that functions as an adverb. 2 What is an infinitive? a The base form of a verb preceded by 'to' that can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb. b A verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun. c A verb form that functions as an adjective. 3 Which of the following is a gerund phrase? a To swim in the ocean is my favorite activity. b Swimming in the ocean is my favorite activity. c I love to swim in the ocean. 4 Which of the following is an infinitive phrase? Example, To go to the moon, you need special equipment. a Studying for the exam is important. b To study for the exam, I need to focus. c I need to study for the exam. 5 Which of the following verbs can be followed by a gerund? a Promise b Decide c Enjoy 6 Which of the following verbs can be followed by an infinitive? a Suggest b Admit c Agree 7 Which of the following sentences contains a gerund? a Running is good exercise. b I enjoy the park. c I need to run to the store. 8 Which of the following sentences contains an infinitive? a She loves dancing at parties. b To dance is her passion. c Dance like nobody's watching. 9 Which of the following sentences is correct? a Margareth couldn't help thinking about the past. b Margareth couldn't help to think about the past. c Margareth couldn't help to thinking about the past. 10 Which of the following sentences contains a gerund phrase used as the subject? a Swimming in the ocean is a great way to relax. b To swim in the ocean is a great way to relax. c I love swimming in the ocean to relax. 11 Which of the following sentences is correct? a The boy pretends to go to the party. b The boy pretends to going to the party. c The boy pretends going to the party.
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