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GERUND OR INFINITIVE PRACTICE QUIZ 3
| level:
Beginner/Intermediate (A2/B1)
Fill in each space with either
the gerund ("knowing"),
the infinitive form of the verb ("to know") or
the infinitive without the "to" ("know), of the verb (in parentheses).
Example: "
Brushing (to brush) your teeth is fun!" OR
"Don't forget
to brush (to brush) your teeth." OR
"You must
brush (to brush) your teeth twice a day."
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GRAMMAR REVIEW! Gerunds vs. infinitives
Here's a clear and simple summary of when to use gerunds (verb + -ing) vs. infinitives (to + base verb) in English.
GERUNDS (verb + -ing)
• Used after certain verbs: enjoy, avoid, consider, admit, suggest, keep, mind, deny
Examples:
I enjoy reading.
She suggested going to the park.
• Used after prepositions
Examples:
He's good at drawing.
We talked about leaving early.
• Used as the subject or object of a sentence
Examples:
Swimming is fun.
I love cooking.
INFINITIVES (to + verb)
• Used after certain verbs: want, need, hope, plan, decide, learn, promise, agree
Examples:
I want to travel.
They decided to stay.
• Used to express purpose
Examples:
She studies to pass the exam.
He went outside to get some air.
• After adjectives
Examples:
It's hard to understand.
I'm happy to help.
TOP TIP! Some verbs (like "to stop") can take both, but the meaning changes:
Example:
I stopped smoking. (quit the habit)
I stopped to smoke. (paused something else to have a cigarette)
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