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Gerunds, Infinitives and Participles Online Quiz
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Q 1 - There was no point in to arrest him once his crime was proven.
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 2 - The new students want their inputs ... in the schools annual function.
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 - The shopkeeper denied ... of the inferior quality of noodles.
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 4 - Babies dont easily get used to ... and cuddled by relatives.
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 - The thieves avoided ... by jumping the signal.
Answer : C
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.
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 - She was ... by the skill of the pilots
Answer : D
Explanation
A participle is used as an adjective, although it is formed by using verb + ("-ing, -ed, -en, -d, or -n). The difference between a gerund and a participle is that a participle cannot exist without a noun.
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 - She kept even if I told her to keep quiet.
Answer : A
Explanation
A gerund is used as a noun, but is formed by adding an action-word with "ing". It not the main verb in the sentence and is used to mention the reasons of the action taking place.
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.