There are also some verbs that are followed by both gerunds and infinitives. Gerund and infinitive worksheets are in pdf format and consist of a worksheet and answer. Page 1 of 3 gerunds and infinitives doing what noun. In the middle of the semester, his history professor gave out an assignment, due in two weeks. Understanding the role that nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections play in speech is essential in enhancing our skills in writing and reading. A sentence can either use a gerund or an infinitive, it is only a matter of being able to distinguish how and when to use it appropriately. Complete the sentences using infinitive constructions. You will find 4 worksheets on this topic as well as a very useful article with some suggestions on how to explain the difference between the two to your students. Select the response from the list that best completes the sentence. Exercise 4 in pdf here choose a gerund or infinitive. Complete the following sentences based on the passage in exercise 7. I need to stop doing my homework to do late at night i keep making. A gerund is a verbal noun which ends in ing, while the infinitive consists of to and the base form of the verb. Complete the following exercise with gerund or infinitive forms of the indicated verbs.
In english if a verb comes straight after a preposition, we always use the verb in gerund form. This worksheet has two straightforward infinitive and gerund practice activities for your intermediate level students. Gerunds vs infinitives 6 advanced gerunds vs infinitives exercise 7. In idiomatic english, certain verbs are followed only by a gerund, certain verbs by. Infinitives grammar exercises with answers infinitives. In both exercises students have to fill in blanks with. This is a grammar diagnostic page with study links. Gerunds and infinitives exercise 1 perfect english grammar. Gerund and infinitive exercises perfect english grammar. Gerunds and infinitives 1 advanced advanced grammar. Verbs followed by gerunds and infinitives complete these sixteen sentences to score your knowledge of gerunds and infinitives.
You can use a gerund as the object of a preposition. The choice of a gerund or an infinitive, in some instances, does not affect the meaning of a verb. Exercise on infinitive constructions english grammar. Gerund or infinitve exercises common verbs followed by the gerund. A gerund is a verb form that ends in ing and is used as a noun walking, traveling, voting. There are certain verbs that can only be followed by one or the other, and these verbs. Gerund after prepositions exercise 1 english grammar. Then identify the gerunds function in the sentence as subject, direct object, subjective complement,object of preposition, or appositive.
Gi003 gerund or infinitive fill in the correct form intermediate. When they are used with an infinitive they refer to something that happens at or after a certain time. Gerunds and infinitives can function as the subject of a sentence or the object of a verb. Exercise 2 in pdf here choose the gerund or infinitive for a list of twenty verbs. Gerunds and infinitives lets read the following passage, then underine the verbs that end in ing and those with to important decisions or be anyones boss. April 15, 2012 some verbs are followed by infinitives while others are followed by gerunds. Like the infinitive, the gerund does not agree in number or gender. Exercise 4 in pdf here choose a gerund or infinitive when it changes the meaning. After verbs that express likesdislikes like, love, enjoy. Gerunds and infinitives exercises perfect english grammar. In english, the gerund is identical in form to the present participle ending in ing and can behave as a verb within a clause so that it may be modified by an adverb or have an object, but the clause as a whole sometimes consisting of only one word, the gerund itself acts as a noun within the larger sentence. A sentence using a gerund can be converted in a sentence that. Here the ing form is part of the present continuous verb. Being appointed to the board of passive gerund directors is a great responsibility.
Gerund or infinitive fill in the correct form gi 2. Grammar worksheet gerunds used as subjects complete the sentences below by using the ing gerund form of the verbs on the right. Page 1 of 3 gerunds and infinitives doing what noun phrases do. Learn about the gerund in spanish grammar with lingolias quick and easy examples, then put your knowledge to the test in the exercises. We are also going to have sheets for both recognizing the verbal by itself and then as a verbal phrase. This is the infinitive and gerund section of busy teacher. Inside our huge company, i liked working gerunds the form of the verb that ends in ing is called a gerund when used as a noun. Gerund or infinitive exercise 1 answers 1 i cant stand waiting in queues. What is the difference between gerunds and infinitives. Exercise 1 in pdf here choose the gerund or infinitive for a list of twenty verbs. Gerund and infinitive pdf worksheets english vocabulary. Exercises on english infinitive focusenglishschool. The perfect gerund shows that the action of the ingform happened before the action. Explanations and examples along with tests and exercises online to practise english infinitive.
We are going to take each of these separately in these worksheets. Gerunds and infinitives yuri was in his first year at university, studying history. Gi006 gerund or infinitive fill in the correct form intermediate. The exercise is a story about 2 super heroes and their trip to outer space. Explanations and examples along with tests and exercises online to practise english gerund. The word gerund originated from the latin word gerundium, from gerundus which means to be carried out.
He threatened to shoot me if i didnt give him the key 4. Gerund and infinitive worksheet in this printable worksheet, the rules for using gerunds and infinitives will be explained in detail. A gerund is a noun formed by taking a verb and adding the suffix ing. A verbal is a verb form used as another part of speech. Gerund exercises and answers, phrase, infinitives, gerund for kids, gerund quiz in english grammar definitions and examples of grammar in english english grammar for teachers general english question and answer english interview quiz general english for tnpsc exams. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. Fill in all the gaps, then press check to check your answers. A short grammar guide and an exercise to practise gerunds and infinitives. Gi007 gerund or infinitive fill in the correct form intermediate. Then identify the gerunds function in the sentence as subject, direct object, subjective complement,object of preposition.
Gerund and infinitive worksheets are in pdf format and consist of a worksheet and answer sheet to check your results. Complete the sentence with a gerund, infinitive, or base verb form. Gi004 gerund or infinitive fill in the correct form intermediate. However, it is only used if the time of the action expressed by the gerund is not obvious from the context. After a schooltrip to london, the pupils tell their parents what they have seen and done. When there is only one object complement, some verbs are followed by a gerund complements. Then identify the gerund s function in the sentence as subject, direct object, subjective complement,object of preposition. Click here to download this exercise in pdf with answers. Do you mind sharing some pictures of your trip on facebook. Infinitives exercises and answers, online test for infinitives definitions and examples of grammar in english english grammar for teachers general english question and answer english interview quiz general english for tnpsc exams. A sentence can either use a gerund or an infinitive, it is only a matter of being able to distinguish how and when to use it. He was rather a lazy student, and he tended to avoid work whenever he could.
The use of gerunds or infinitives after certain nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc. Remember that the verb before the infinitive construction must be in simple past. Put the verb into the gerund or the infinitive with to. The movies were ending without finishing the story. In pairs or small groups, students talk about the questions in the boxes, paying special attention to the verb pattern normally infiniti.
Page 2 of 3 gerunds and infinitives doing what noun phrases do cloze exercise. The gerund is formed by adding ando to the root of verbs that end in ar and by adding iendo to the root of verbs that end in er and ir. Then identify the gerund s function in the sentence as subject, direct object, subjective complement,object of preposition, or appositive. Multiple choice, fill in the word, select from drop down. Compare your responses to the feedback by clicking the check or check 120 button. Gerund or infinitive exercise 2 answers 1 we arranged to meet under the station clock at half nine. Use the hint button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. For others, we can use perfect gerund infinitive forms to express the past. Welcome to your gerund after prepositions exercise.
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