Grammar & Writing 3
Week 1 Review – Gerunds and Infinitives
Name:
GERUNDS
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How are gerunds formed? ____________+____________
What part of speech are gerunds? _____________________
Gerunds can be used as __________________ and ___________________
When gerunds are used as objects, they come after certain verbs. Complete the list
below with other verbs that followed by gerunds.
Verbs followed by gerunds
enjoy
5. What other part of speech is followed by gerunds? _____________________________
6. Complete the following sentences using the gerund form of the verb in parentheses.
Underline the verb that comes before each gerund. Circle the preposition that comes
before each gerund.
I often go _________________________ (hike) on the weekends.
Everyone in my family enjoys ______________________ (ski) very much.
Were you nervous or excited about _____________________ (start) a new quarter?
We can help each other improve by _____________________ (work) together.
Are you interested in ____________________ (try) new things?
7. Circle the correct answer to complete the next sentence.
When gerunds are used as subjects of a sentence or a clause, they are always
singular/plural.
8. Complete the following sentences using the correct simple present form of the verb in
parentheses. Underline the subject in each sentence or clause.
Learning a new language _______________________ (take) a lot of time and patience.
Making new friends _________________________ (be) an exciting part of living abroad.
Do you think that studying grammar _______________________ (waste) your time?
Getting to know Seattle ________________________ (help) students enjoy their time here more.
Taking time to review your notes each week _____________________ (be) is an important part of
keeping up with the class.
Infinitives
1. How are infinitives formed? _________+_____________
2. Circle the correct answer to complete the sentence.
Infinites are used as objects / to complete an idea.
3. Like gerunds, infinitives come after certain verbs. Complete the list below with other
verbs that followed by infinitives.
Verbs followed by infinitives
plan
4. Complete the following sentences using the infinitive form of the verb in parentheses.
Underline the verb that comes before each infinitive.
I’m sure that everyone here hopes ________________________ (pass) this quarter.
When did you decide ______________________ (study) English in Seattle?
What time do you need _____________________ (get up) in the morning?
I would love ________________________ (go) to the beach this weekend.
5. Infinitives are also used in the pattern It is + adj + infinitive.
Complete the following sentences using the infinitive form of the verb in parentheses.
Underline the It is + adj that comes before each infinitive.
It is important ________________________ (do) all of your homework for each class.
It is hard __________________________ (believe) that humans come from aliens.
It is possible ___________________________ (see) the stars at night in Seattle.
It is exciting ___________________________ (start) a new quarter and ____________________ new
classmates.