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Infinitives, Gerunds and Participles

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Directions: Fill in the blanks with the suitable infinitives.

If you think what you are doing is right, you _________ about consequences.

  1. can not worry

  2. do not worry

  3. need not worry

  4. had not worry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Need not' or 'should not' worry is the correct infinitive form.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the suitable infinitives.

The government has only two years _________ for the general elections if it hopes _______ its mandate.

  1. to prepare, to renew

  2. prepare, renew

  3. to preparing, to renewing

  4. for preparing, for renewing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

‘to prepare’ is correct for the first blank as ‘to prepare’ is the correct infinitive form. ‘to renew’ is correct for the second blank as a simple infinitive is required. Hence, Option (a) is correct.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the suitable infinitives.

Are you prepared __________ these forces with masterful control and strategic skill?

  1. for directing and deploying

  2. to direct and deploy

  3. in directing and deploying

  4. to directing and deploying


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option (b) is correct as 'to direct and deploy' is the correct infinitive form.

Directions: Select the category for the highlighted word(s) in the given sentence.

The great advantage of early rising is the head start it gives you in your day's work.

  1. Bare infinitive

  2. Gerund

  3. Participle

  4. Phrasal verb


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is a gerund since 'rising' is used as a noun here.

Directions: Select the category for the highlighted word(s) in the given sentence.

Moments where sin prevails and personal motives overshadow the requirement of truth are the moments one must despise.

  1. Bare infinitive

  2. Simple infinitive

  3. Split infinitive

  4. Complex infinitive


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is a bare infinitive that complements the modal 'must'.

Directions: Select the category for the highlighted word(s) in the given sentence.

Through telephonic or internet chatting, one can conveniently contact anyone with a tap of finger.

  1. Bare infinitive

  2. Gerund

  3. Participle

  4. Phrasal verb


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is a gerund since 'chatting' is used as a noun here.

Directions: Select the category for the highlighted word(s) in the given sentence.

Two apples taken at the beginning of each meal can work wonders with your health.

  1. Participle, simple verb

  2. Subject complement, phrasal verb

  3. Gerund, bare infinitive

  4. Participle, simple infinitive


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Beginning' is used as a noun, and 'work' is the bare infinitive complement of modal 'can'.

Directions: Select the category for the highlighted word(s) in the given sentence.

You must not give in without putting up a fight.

  1. Bare infinitives

  2. Gerunds

  3. Participles

  4. Phrasal verbs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Both are phrasal verbs consisting of a simple verb and a preposition.

Directions: Select the category for the highlighted word(s) in the given sentence.

We must develop the habit of daily reading, be it the newspaper, the magazine or a good book.

  1. Bare infinitives

  2. Gerunds

  3. Participles

  4. Phrasal verbs


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Reading is used as a noun here.

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or diction. Select the part having the error.

  1. For many players, keeping a

  2. coach during tournament

  3. seems satisfying their need

  4. for self performance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'seems' should be followed by infinitive 'to satisfy'.

Directions: Select the category for the highlighted word(s) in the given sentence.

The dreams ultimately need to be realized or else aspirations will start drying up.

  1. Bare infinitives

  2. Gerunds

  3. Participles

  4. Phrasal verbs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'drying' is a phrasal verb consisting of a simple verb and a preposition.

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or diction. Select the part having the error.

  1. Any attempt to visualize Shakespeare

  2. in his contemporary environment, and

  3. to spiritually link his work year by year

  4. with the life of his time, would be impossible


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The sentence bears the error of split infinitive. 'To spiritually link' should be 'to link spiritually'.

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or diction. Select the part having the error.

  1. The existing of every phenomenon

  2. is determined in respect of the unity

  3. of all time, and these antecede all

  4. experience and render it possible


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Use 'existence' in place of gerund form 'existing'.

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or diction. Select the part having the error.

  1. The waning popularity of his

  2. party and desiring to spend

  3. more time with his family dissuaded

  4. the aspirant from seeking reelection


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The gerund form of 'desire' is not correct as this form is not consistent throughout the sentence. Bare infinitive 'desire' is the correct usage.

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or diction. Select the part having the error.

  1. For some money and time

  2. given up to the collecting of

  3. postage stamps can be both

  4. fascinating and profitable


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Collection' is the correct usage instead of 'collecting of'.

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