Gerundium und Infinitiv im Englischen: Online-Quiz für Klasse 10 Hauptschule

Question 1

What is the correct gerund form of the verb 'write'? Provide an example sentence using it.

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Writing

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Writting

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To write

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Wrote

Question 2

Which form of the verb correctly completes the sentence: I can't stand (watching / to watch) horror movies?

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watching

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to watch

Question 3

Wie werden Gerundien und Infinitive nach Zeitpräpositionen verwendet?

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Gerundien beschreiben andauernde Handlungen, während Infinitive abgeschlossene oder zukünftige Handlungen ausdrücken.

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Infinitive beschreiben andauernde Handlungen, während Gerundien abgeschlossene oder zukünftige Handlungen ausdrücken.

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Gerundien und Infinitive werden nach Zeitpräpositionen immer auf die gleiche Weise verwendet.

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Die Verwendung hängt nicht vom Aspekt der Handlung ab.

Question 4

Which word in the reported speech is an infinitive?

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to help

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her

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me

Question 5

Write a sentence using a gerund as a prepositional object that describes the activity of studying.

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I enjoy studying English.

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The teacher explained the grammar to study.

Question 6

Identify the syntactic roles that gerunds and infinitives can play in English sentences. Provide examples to illustrate their use as subjects, objects, and prepositional objects.

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Both gerunds and infinitives can function as subjects, objects, and prepositional objects.

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Gerunds can only function as subjects and objects.

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Infinitives can only function as objects and prepositional objects.

Question 7

Welche Regel gilt für die Verwendung des Infinitivs mit 'to' nach Verben, die Empfindungen oder Vorlieben ausdrücken?

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Nach Verben wie 'like', 'love' und 'hate' wird der Infinitiv immer mit 'to' verwendet.

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Der Infinitiv mit 'to' wird immer nach solchen Verben verwendet.

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Solche Verben werden immer vom Gerundium gefolgt.

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Der Infinitiv mit 'to' wird nur nach Verben verwendet, die positive Empfindungen ausdrücken.

Question 8

In the sentence 'To learn English is important', which word group functions as the subject?

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To learn English

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I enjoy reading books

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The teacher asked me to write an essay

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It is difficult to understand grammar

Question 9

After the modal verb 'can,' gerunds and infinitives have different meanings. Explain this distinction, providing examples to illustrate their usage.

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Gerunds (e.g., swimming) after 'can' show abilities, while infinitives (e.g., to swim) show permissions.

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Infinitives after 'can' show abilities, while gerunds show permissions.

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Gerunds and infinitives after 'can' always show abilities.

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Gerunds and infinitives after 'can' always show permissions.

Question 10

Which non-finite verb form, gerund or infinitive, is better suited to convey an ongoing, continuous action or state of being?

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Gerund

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Infinitive

Question 11

In the sentence 'Swimming regularly helps her stay healthy', what is the function of the gerund ('swimming') and the infinitive ('to help')?

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Gerund as subject, infinitive as object

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Gerund as object, infinitive as subject

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Gerund and infinitive both as objects

Question 12

In the sentence 'Exploring the ancient ruins was an unforgettable experience', which word is a gerund?

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Exploring

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Experience

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Ancient

Question 13

How do gerunds and infinitives contribute to conveying meaning in elliptical constructions? Explain their role in making sentences more concise.

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Gerunds and infinitives stand in for missing words or phrases, making sentences more concise.

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Gerunds function as nouns, while infinitives denote actions.

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Infinitives convey purpose, while gerunds express ongoing actions.

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Gerunds and infinitives can be used interchangeably in elliptical constructions.

Question 14

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the gerund (verb + -ing):

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I enjoy watching movies.

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I enjoy to watch movies.

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I like watch movies.

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I prefer being watched movies.

Question 15

Choose the correct infinitive (verb preceded by 'to') to complete the sentence: "I forgot _______ my homework."

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to do

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doing

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done

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to be done

Question 16

Which sentence shows the correct use of the "to" infinitive?

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I want to study English.

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I want study English.

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I want to studying English.

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I want to be study English.

Question 17

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb: "She decided _______ to the party."

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to go

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going

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go

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gone

Question 18

Which sentence demonstrates the use of the gerund as an object of a preposition?

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I am interested in reading.

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Reading is my favorite hobby.

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She stopped smoking.

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I enjoy playing tennis.

Question 19

Identify the sentence that uses the infinitive as an adjective:

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The book to read is on the table.

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I want to read a good book.

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Reading is a great way to relax.

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I like to read in the evening.

Question 20

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb: "I hope _______ you soon."

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to see

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seeing

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see

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to be seen

Question 21

To ensure clarity when using gerunds and infinitives, which strategy should writers employ?

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Provide context and use specific nouns to clarify meaning.

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Interchange gerunds and infinitives for variety.

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Refrain from using both gerunds and infinitives in a single sentence.

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Employ complex sentence structures to conceal the relationship between gerunds and infinitives.

Question 22

Which word in the sentence is a gerund? *My favorite hobby is playing football.*

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*playing*

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*favorite*

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*hobby*

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*football*

Question 23

In the sentence 'I enjoy playing tennis.', which word is the gerund?

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playing

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enjoy

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tennis

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I

Question 24

What is the key difference in the grammatical roles of gerunds and infinitives in complex sentences?

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Gerunds act as nouns, while infinitives act as verbs.

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Gerunds and infinitives can be used interchangeably without changing the meaning.

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Infinitives have a wider range of meanings than gerunds.

Question 25

Which sentence correctly uses a gerund as the subject?

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Playing football brings me immense joy.

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I resolved to play football consistently.

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Football presents a formidable challenge to play.

Question 26

Which rhetorical effect is achieved by using the gerund in the sentence: 'Going for a walk in the park always relaxes me.'?

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Emphasizing the ongoing nature of the action

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Indicating the reason for the action

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Creating a sense of immediacy

Question 27

How do cultural contexts influence the usage and meanings of gerunds and infinitives?

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Cultural norms and values can shape the use and meanings of gerunds and infinitives.

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Gerunds and infinitives are used identically in all cultures.

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The meanings of gerunds and infinitives are determined solely by their grammatical functions.

Question 28

In which communicative context would the following sentence be most suitable:
  **'I am really looking forward to meeting my friends on Friday.'**

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Expressing excitement or anticipation about a future event

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Expressing an intention

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Describing an ongoing action

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Expressing an immediate plan

Question 29

In the sentence, 'I enjoy watching movies,' which word is the gerund?

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watching

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enjoy

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movies

Question 30

What is a potential drawback of using gerunds in technical writing?

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Potential for ambiguity

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Enhanced clarity

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Increased conciseness

Question 31

When trying to understand a gerund, what is the main mental process involved?

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Recognizing its action or state

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Identifying its grammatical form

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Analyzing its syntactic structure

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Determining its tense and aspect

Question 32

Are gerunds and infinitives always interchangeable in English grammar? Explain your answer with examples.

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Yes, they can be interchangeable in some situations but not others.

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Yes, they can always be used in place of each other.

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No, they are never interchangeable.

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It depends on the specific context.

Question 33

Which of the following is the infinitive form of the verb 'to run'?

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to run

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running

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run

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ran

Question 34

Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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reading

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enjoy

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I

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books

Question 35

Which sentence correctly uses the gerund 'swimming'?

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I go swimming every day.

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I like to swimming.

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I enjoy swim.

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It is fun to swim.

Question 36

Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'She wants to go to the cinema.'

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to go

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wants

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cinema

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she

Question 37

Which form is correct after the modal verb 'can'?

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to run

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run

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running

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ran

Question 38

Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'Watching the sunset is relaxing.'

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Watching the sunset

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is relaxing

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sunset

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Watching

Question 39

Which sentence correctly uses the infinitive 'to sing'?

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I want to sing.

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I like sing.

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I can't to sing.

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I learn to sing.

Question 40

Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'The students need to study for the test.'

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to study

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The students need

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study

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test

Question 41

Which form is correct after the preposition 'of'?

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running

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to run

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run

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ran

Question 42

Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'I am looking forward to meeting my friends.'

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to meeting my friends

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I am

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looking forward

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my friends

Question 43

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct usage of the gerund form of the verb?

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I enjoy reading books.

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I enjoy have read books.

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I enjoy to read books.

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I enjoy that I read books.

Question 44

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct usage of the infinitive form of the verb?

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I plan to go to the park.

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I want going to the park.

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I want to have gone to the park.

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I want that I go to the park.

Question 45

Identify the gerund in the sentence: "Swimming is my favorite form of exercise."

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Swimming

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Is

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My

Question 46

Identify the infinitive in the sentence: "I hope to win the race."

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to win

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hope

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I

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the

Question 47

Which of the following sentences correctly employs a gerund after a preposition?

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I'm looking forward to meeting you.

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I'm looking forward that I meet you.

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I'm looking forward to have met you.

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I'm looking forward meeting you.

Question 48

Which of the following sentences correctly employs an infinitive after a modal verb?

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You must try to be more patient.

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You must try that you are more patient.

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You must try being more patient.

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You must try to have been more patient.

Question 49

Which of the following sentences correctly employs a gerund as the subject of a sentence?

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Reading is my favorite hobby.

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To read is my favorite hobby.

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I like reading is my favorite hobby.

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Reading a book is my favorite hobby.

Question 50

Which of the following sentences correctly employs an infinitive as the object of a preposition?

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I'm interested in learning about different cultures.

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I'm interested in to learn about different cultures.

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I'm interested in that I learn about different cultures.

Question 51

Which of the following sentences correctly employs a gerund as the complement of a linking verb?

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My passion is teaching.

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My passion is that I teach.

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My passion is to teach.

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My passion is to have taught.

Question 52

Which of the following sentences correctly employs an infinitive as the subject of an infinitive phrase?

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To err is human.

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Humans err.

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It is human to err.

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Err is human.

Question 53

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a gerund as the subject:

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Swimming is an enjoyable activity that many people engage in.

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The students who are swimming in the pool are having a great time.

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The swimmer who won the gold medal has been training diligently.

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Swimming in the ocean is one of my favorite summer activities.

Question 54

Select the sentence that correctly uses an infinitive as the object of a preposition:

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I am eager to begin studying for my upcoming exams.

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He excels at playing the guitar and often performs at local open mics.

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My primary goal is becoming a successful entrepreneur.

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She decided that she wanted to travel around the world.

Question 55

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a gerund as the object of a verb:

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I truly enjoy reading thought-provoking novels.

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The book that I am reading is a captivating mystery novel.

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I intend to read a book about the history of the United States.

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Reading is an activity that I find both enjoyable and educational.

Question 56

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a gerund as a noun:

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Running is an excellent way to stay fit and healthy.

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I enjoy running in the park.

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I am going for a run later today.

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I run every morning before work.

Question 57

Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of a gerund after a preposition:

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I am accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment.

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I am accustomed for working in a fast-paced environment.

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I am accustomed from working in a fast-paced environment.

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I am accustomed to work in a fast-paced environment.

Question 58

Identify the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of an infinitive after a modal verb:

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You should prioritize studying for your upcoming exams.

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You should to prioritize studying for your upcoming exams.

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You should for prioritizing studying for your upcoming exams.

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You should prioritizing studying for your upcoming exams.

Question 59

A gerund is a verbal noun that ends in "ing". Which of the following is an example of a gerund?

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Playing

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Played

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Plays

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Play

Question 60

Which of the following sentences correctly uses an infinitive as an adjective?

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The book to read is on the table.

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I want to read the book.

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The book is interesting.

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I read the book yesterday.

Question 61

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a gerund as an object of a preposition?

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I am looking forward to seeing you.

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I want to see you.

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I saw you yesterday.

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Seeing you is a pleasure.

Question 62

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a gerund as the subject?

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Running is my favorite exercise.

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I love to run.

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I am running.

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The runner is fast.

Question 63

Which of the following sentences correctly uses an infinitive as the object of a verb?

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I want to go home.

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I enjoy to go home.

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I like going home.

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I prefer go home.

Question 64

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a gerund as an adverb?

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I like swimming in the ocean.

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I swam in the ocean yesterday.

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The ocean is beautiful.

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I am swimming in the ocean.