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There are 5 questions in this quiz. Read the grammar explanation below. Answer the questions.

1.   In which sentence can you write: having?

 ___ children will change your life.  
 I stopped work ___ a cup of coffee.  
 Fiona decided ___ a shower after dinner.

 

 

2.   In which sentence can you write to go?

 I’m interested in ___ to the flower show.  
 ____ to the gym will keep you fit.  
 I would prefer ____ to the theatre than to the cinema.  

3.   Which verb is NEVER followed by an infinitive?

 deny  
 begin  
 love    

 

 

4.   Complete the sentence.
We’re going to Chicago ___ my uncle.

 for visit  
 to visit  
 visit  

5.   Complete the sentence.
I was driving to town when I saw Hannah walking on the pavement, so I stopped…

 to give her a lift.  
 giving her a lift  
 for give her a lift.

 

Test1

Test

Write down the ing-form (Gerund) of the following verbs.

• spell -
• discover -
• copy -
• chase -
• hug -

Complete the sentences using infinitive constructions.

• My father taught me (dance / how)
• We haven't decided yet (put / the bed / where)
• She was explaining (use / the gadget / how)
• I forgot to ask (pick him up / where)
• I wondered (address / him / whether) or not.

Fill in the gerund as the subject of the sentence.

• (fly) to London has become rather cheap.
• (smoke) is prohibited at petrol stations.
• (swim) is good for your health.
• (travel) is one of my hobbies.
• (cycle) is impossible on this sandy ground. 

• Decide whether to use Infinitive (with/without to) or Gerund.
  • I enjoy
• on holiday.
• He used to
• in the country.
• She is used to
• in the country.
• I am tired of
• .
• Ellen made me
.

Gerunds lesson

Example Gerunds

Examples of Gerunds

As you read these examples of gerunds, notice the verbs they contain, and notice that every single one of them ends in ing. By the end of this quick lesson, you’ll have no problem recognizing gerunds when you see them.

1. Swimming in the ocean has been Sharon’s passion since she was five years old.
2. Let’s go dancing at the club tonight.
3. I’ve been dreaming of summer all winter long.
4. Holly decided that flying above the clouds was the most incredible experience she’d ever had.
5. Bill avoided doing his math assignment because the World Series was on.

Topic

Gerunds

What are gerunds?

Although the term might sound foreign, the gerund is a common part of speech that most of us use every day, whether we know it or not. Here, we’ll take an in-depth look at gerunds and provide you with several examples of gerunds so you’ll feel comfortable using them in your writing, and so that you will be able to recognize them when you see them.

 

Gerunds: The Basics

Gerunds are words that are formed with verbs but act as nouns They’re very easy to spot, since every gerund is a verb with ing tacked to its tail. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Like all things grammar, gerunds do take a tiny bit of detective work to spot. The problem here is that present participles also end with the letters ing. Besides being able to spot gerunds, you should be able to tell the difference between a gerund and a present participle.
Let’s go back to the definition of a gerund for a moment. Remember that gerunds are words that are formed with verbs but act as nouns. Present participles do not act as nouns. Instead, they act as modifiers or complete progressive verbs. To find gerunds in sentences, just look for a verb + ing that is used as a noun. It’s that simple.