Gerund and Infinitives

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• English
• Secondary Education
• Age 12,13

GERUND

 = the present participle (-ing) form of the verb, 

singing, dancing, running.

INFINITIVE

 = to + the base form of the verb, 

 to sing, to dance, to run.

My friend really enjoys _____ books and magazines.

A

to read

B

reading

C

read

D

have reading

_____ enough sleep is very important for good health.

A

Get

B

To get

C

Getting

D

Gets

_______ is not allowed in inside the buillding. You should go outside.

A

Smoke

B

To smoke

C

Smoked

D

Smoking

I love _______ a cup of tea in the early afternoon.

A

drinking

B

drinks

C

to drink

D

drunk

I really hate ______ on holidays and weekends.

A

working

B

to work

C

working/ to work

D

work

I apologized to my teacher about _____ late for class.

A

to arrive

B

arrive

C

arrived

D

arriving

Gerund or Infinitive

Gerund or Infinitive

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Home Assignment

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Home Assignment

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