Gerunds, Infinitives and Participles Online Quiz



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Q 1 - ... in this seminar, the students need ... at least some idea on cultural diversification.

A - participating / to have had

B - to participate / to have

C - having participated / having

D - participated / having

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 2 - The new students want their inputs ... in the schools 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 - You should make it a habit ... your car properly to avoid any traffic congestion.

A - parking

B - being parked

C - to park

D - to be parked

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.

A - to have been injured

B - being injured

C - having been injured

D - to have injured

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 - 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 - My work needs me even on weekends.

A - Work

B - To work

C - Working

D - Worked

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 - will kill you if you dont know what to eat and what not to.

A - Diet

B - to diet

C - dieting

D - dieted

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 - The boy ... the yellow trousers is my brother.

A - Wear

B - to wear

C - wearing

D - worn

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 the sentence and is used to mention the reasons of the action taking place.

Q 9 - I will love and visit you.

A - To come

B - Coming

C - To coming

D - Came

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.

Q 10 - He decided Engineering.

A - Studying

B - To study

C - Studied

D - To studying

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.

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