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Gerund Vs Present Participle Distinction TestSet 7

1He suggested ..... a picnic.

2Gerundswhich is the gerund of be?

3There is no rush and no traffic to annoying you.

4Going to the beach this summer will be a lot of fun.

5The best way to learn is by ..... it yourself.

6EXERCISE 11: Use a gerund or an infinitive to complete each sentence.9. Would you mind ..... the door for me?

7What determines the type of non-finite verb phrase?

8The different between a present participle and a gerund is .....

9Couldn't stand / help / bear

10They finished ..... and then they wanted ..... out for pleasure. A. learn/ to go B. to learn/ go C. learnt/ goes D. learning/ to go

11Examine the phrase 'Walking in the rain' and determine if it is participial or gerund.

12Which one is a finite verb in the following sentence?"After finishing homework, he likes to read books."

13Do you mind ..... me!

14Which instance of drinking is the gerund?I've been drinking coffee since I was 16. Turns out, drinking caffeine is addictive, so now I can't stop!

15He suggested ..... early to avoid the traffic.

16The sun rose and it was morning. The mouse moved the wooden sticks covering its hut to leave the hole. It was time to look for food!Answer the question in short phrases.Question: How did the mouse leave the house?

17Which sentences does NOT contain a participle?

18He suggested ..... dinner in a Chinese restaurant.

19Martin discovered that if you are good at something, you don't have to think while do it.

20Atmosphere is the mass of air ..... outward from the surface of the earth Into space.

21(A) The earth's (B) resources are being (C) used for at an (D) alarming rate.

22..... the guidelines carefully, he completed the task without any mistakes.

23Which one of the following is a noun formed from a verb? It ends in-ing.

24After ringing the ringing bell, the peon ran away keeping the ringing bell ringing ..... In the sentence, 'ringing' is (a)

25The bridge in connection with the two cities will remain closed for security reasons.

26Recollect

27Do you mind travelling / to travel so much with your work?

28True or False:In the sentence 'The crying baby kept everyone awake, ' the word 'crying' is a gerund.

29How does Katie usually watch films?

30True or False:'To run' is a gerund.

31May, what did you think of the book?

32Removing his coat, Jainam sat down next to his grandmother.Here 'removing' is a

33Classify the phrase 'Singing a song' as either participial or gerund.

34We don't have enough money for a car so we make do with bicycles.

35Do you like (play) football?

36Decide if 'Reading a book' is a participial or gerund phrase.

37I'm really afraid of swimming in the ocean.

38What type of verbal is used in the following sentence?I dislike the work associated with planting.

39The city is ..... a plan to expand the network of bike lanes in the region

40..... and ..... can use the present participle form of a verb.

41Which of the following is a non-finite verb:'eating', 'eats', 'ate'?

42Verbals example:I am going to the library for awhile.

43Playing the steel drums is another popular art form.

44Which photo does the girl dislike?

45Differentiate between the gerund and infinitive phrase in the following sentence:He enjoys cooking and to bake.

46The beach where we used to lie there for sunbathing is very nice and clean

47True or False:In the sentence "My mom is baking a cake, " the word "baking" is a gerund.

48The child ()to music can play computer games well.

49Identify the highlighted words/phrases as a gerund or particple., made the teacher and other students cover their ears. It seems that the student thought he/she was a good singer, but in reality, singing was not his/her strong suit.

50Do you enjoy going to the beach n the summer?

51Choose the right answer.Don't forget (to switch) off the light before you go out!

52Is the bold word a verb or a gerund?The teacher was collecting the class's assignments.

53Identify the finite or non finite verb in the sentence-" will you please mind sitting on that seat, this one is mine."

54I can't go with you to the theater because I'm going to the concert with my friend

55In which sentence is the word 'running' used as a participle (an adjective), not as part of a verb or as a noun?

56I don't regret ..... him at all! He deserved it!

57Is this a gerund phrase? Hoping to earn a decent grade, I studied with my best friend each night after practice.

58Finish the sentence: It's high time (that) you ..... a better job!

59..... loudly, Peter walked home. [Peter was shouting]

60Find one odd word A, B, C, or D. 9. A. watch B. see C. enjoy D. look

61The company ..... in renewable energy is making a positive impact.A. to specialize B. specialized C. specializing D. to be specialized