Gerunds, Infinitives and Participles Online Quiz


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Q 1 - ... for someone’s 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 new students want their inputs ... in the school’s 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 - The shopkeeper denied ... of the inferior quality of noodles.

A - having informed

B - having been informed

C - to have informed

D - to have been informed

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 4 - They were lucky ... before the bridge collapsed.

A - rescuing

B - to have rescued

C - to rescue

D - to have been rescued

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 couldn’t 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 - He must exercise more … up his muscles.

A - Build

B - To build

C - Building

D - Built

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 7 - She was ... by the skill of the pilots

A - Fascinate

B - To fascinate

C - Fascinating

D - Fascinated

Answer : D

Explanation

A participle is used as an adjective, although it is formed by using verb + ("-ing, -ed, -en, -d, or -n). The difference between a gerund and a participle is that a participle cannot exist without a noun.

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 - She kept … even if I told her to keep quiet.

A - Talking

B - To talking

C - To talked

D - To talk

Answer : A

Explanation

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

Q 10 - Do you mind … me a hand here?

A - Gave

B - Giving

C - To giving

D - To give

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

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