3.32: Gerunds + Infintives - Identify and Explain

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In each of the following, underline the gerund or infinitive. Explain why it is used. The first one is done for you as an example.

1. I want you to speak to me after class. [infinitive 'to speak' used after the object pronoun 'you']

2. It is terrible to bully others.

3. I wanted to call you yesterday.

4. Have you considered seeing a counselor?

5. She is proud of having wonderful children.

6. You should never leave class without taking all your belongings.

7. She asked her parents to help her.

8. I regret not organizing my time better when I was younger.

9. The consequences of cheating on an exam can be severe.

10. I am prepared to take the next test.

11. Going hiking is one of my favorite hobbies.

12. My friend went to the mall to buy some shoes.

13. Living in a new country can be difficult at first.

14. It is so nice to meet you.

15. It is a good idea not to sleep late before a test.

16. Not getting enough sleep can cause you to do poorly on tests.

Check Your Answers:

1. I want you to speak to me after class. [infinitive 'to speak' used after the object pronoun 'you']

2. It is terrible to bully others. [infinitive 'to bully' used in 'it is ...' expression]

3. I wanted to call you yesterday. [infinitive 'to call' used after the verb 'wanted]

4. Have you considered seeing a counselor? [gerund 'seeing' used after the verb 'considered'

5. She is proud of having wonderful children. [gerund 'having' used after the preposition 'of']

6. You should never leave class without taking all your belongings. [gerund 'taking' used after 'without']

7. She asked her parents to help her. [infinitive 'to help' used after the object 'her parents']

8. I regret not organizing my time better when I was younger. [gerund 'not organizing' used after the verb 'regret']

9. The consequences of cheating on an exam can be severe. [gerund 'cheating' used after the preposition 'of']

10. I am prepared to take the next test. [infinitive 'to take' used after the adjective 'prepared']

11. Going hiking is one of my favorite hobbies. [gerund 'going' used as the subject; gerund 'hiking' used in a go-expression, 'go hiking']

12. My friend went to the mall to buy some shoes. [infinitive phrase 'to buy some shoes' used as infinitive of purpose]

13. Living in a new country can be difficult at first. [gerund phrase 'living in a new country' used as the subject of the sentence '

14. It is so nice to meet you. [infinitive 'to meet' used after the adjective 'nice']

15. It is a good idea not to sleep late before a test. [infinitive 'not to sleep' used after an 'it is ...' expression]

16. Not getting enough sleep can cause you to do poorly on tests. [gerund phrase 'not getting enough sleep' used as the subject of the sentence]