Simple Grammar Test 20, Infinitives and Gerunds
Some Common Mistakes Related to Infinitives and Gerunds,
Using gerunds instead of infinitives after certain verbs: Some verbs require either a gerund or an infinitive, with a change in meaning. For example, "I enjoy swimming" (gerund - the activity itself) versus "I enjoy to swim" (infinitive - the idea of swimming).
Using infinitives instead of gerunds after prepositions: After prepositions, gerunds are used instead of infinitives. For instance, "She is good at singing" (gerund) rather than "She is good at to sing" (incorrect infinitive).
Confusing the function of "to" in infinitives: "To" is not always part of an infinitive verb. It can also function as a preposition or part of an infinitive phrase. For example, in "I want to go," "to go" is the infinitive phrase, not two separate words.
Forgetting to use "to" with the infinitive after certain verbs: Many verbs require "to" before the infinitive form, such as "want," "decide," and "need." For example, "I need to study" (correct) versus "I need study" (incorrect).
Misplacing adverbs in infinitive phrases: Adverbs typically come before the main verb in an infinitive phrase. For example, "She decided to quickly leave" (adverb before main verb "leave") rather than "She decided quickly to leave" (misplaced adverb).
Using gerunds as subjects: While gerunds can act as nouns, they cannot be subjects. For example, "Swimming is good exercise" (gerund as a subject) is correct, but "Swimming swim in the pool" is incorrect.
Confusing passive infinitives with gerunds: Passive infinitives use "to be" + past participle, while gerunds function as nouns. For example, "To be loved" (passive infinitive) versus "Loving him" (gerund).
Remembering these distinctions can greatly improve the accuracy of using infinitives and gerunds in English sentences.
Here are 15 multiple-choice questions focusing on the correct usage of infinitives and gerunds:
Choose the sentence with the correct infinitive usage:
a) She enjoys to dance.
b) She enjoys dancing.
c) She enjoys dance.
Which option uses the gerund form correctly?
a) He's excited for to play soccer.
b) He's excited playing soccer.
c) He's excited to playing soccer.
Which sentence correctly uses an infinitive after a verb?
a) She suggested going to the beach.
b) She suggested to go to the beach.
c) She suggested go to the beach.
Identify the sentence with the correct preposition + gerund usage:
a) He is responsible to submit the report.
b) He is responsible for submitting the report.
c) He is responsible submit the report.
Choose the sentence where "to" is used correctly as part of an infinitive:
a) I'm looking forward to meet you.
b) I'm looking forward meeting you.
c) I'm looking forward to meeting you.
Which option uses the infinitive correctly after the verb "need"?
a) She needs to to rest.
b) She needs resting.
c) She needs to rest.
Identify the sentence with the correct placement of an adverb in an infinitive phrase:
a) He decided to quickly leave.
b) He decided quickly to leave.
c) He decided to leave quickly.
Choose the sentence where the gerund is used as the subject:
a) To swim is my favorite hobby.
b) Swimming in the ocean is refreshing.
c) Swim in the ocean is refreshing.
Which option correctly uses a passive infinitive?
a) To be finish the project on time is crucial.
b) To be finishing the project on time is crucial.
c) To be finished the project on time is crucial.
Identify the sentence with the correct gerund after the preposition "for":
a) Thank you for to help me.
b) Thank you for helping me.
c) Thank you for help me.
Choose the sentence with the correct infinitive usage after the verb "like":
a) I like to read books.
b) I like reading books.
c) I like read books.
Which option correctly uses an infinitive phrase as the object of a verb?
a) She wants to quickly finish her homework.
b) She wants quickly finish her homework.
c) She wants to finish her homework quickly.
Identify the sentence with the correct gerund after the verb "avoid":
a) He avoids to make mistakes.
b) He avoids making mistakes.
c) He avoids make mistakes.
Choose the sentence where the gerund is used after the preposition "without":
a) She left without to say goodbye.
b) She left without saying goodbye.
c) She left without say goodbye.
Which option correctly uses a gerund phrase as the object of a verb?
a) They consider to go swimming.
b) They consider swimming.
c) They consider swim.
1. b) She enjoys dancing. 2. b) He's excited playing soccer. 3. a) She suggested going to the beach. 4. b) He is responsible for submitting the report. 5. c) I'm looking forward to meeting you. 6. c) She needs to rest. 7. c) He decided to leave quickly. 8. b) Swimming in the ocean is refreshing. 9. c) To be finished the project on time is crucial. 10. b) Thank you for helping me. 11. b) I like reading books. 12. c) She wants to finish her homework quickly. 13. b) He avoids making mistakes. 14. b) She left without saying goodbye. 15. b) They consider swimming.
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