-ing Vs. To Infinitive
This quiz is designed to help students of English practise the use of verbs. They will have to choose the right form of the verbs according to their position within the sentences
Questions and Answers
- 1.
At weekends I need __________________ some time for myself
- A.
Having
- B.
To have
- C.
Have
Correct Answer
B. To haveExplanation
The correct answer is "to have." This is because the sentence is expressing a need or requirement, and the infinitive form "to have" is used to indicate this need.Rate this question:
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- 2.
__________________ to music are two of my favourite weekend activities.
- A.
Reading and listening
- B.
To read and to listen
- C.
Read and listen
Correct Answer
A. Reading and listeningExplanation
The correct answer is "Reading and listening". The phrase "to music" indicates that the person enjoys engaging in the activities of reading and listening specifically in relation to music. The other options do not accurately convey this relationship.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Saturday is the day for __________________ for food.
- A.
Shopping
- B.
Shop
- C.
To shop
Correct Answer
A. ShoppingExplanation
Saturday is the day designated for shopping for food.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In the evening I usually prefer __________________ in so as not to face the Saturday night crowds.
- A.
Stay
- B.
To stay
- C.
Staying
Correct Answer
C. StayingExplanation
The correct answer is "staying". This is because the sentence is referring to a habitual action in the evening, indicating a preference for staying in rather than going out to avoid the Saturday night crowds. The verb "prefer" is followed by the gerund form of the verb, which in this case is "staying".Rate this question:
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- 5.
__________________ friends over and __________________ dinner for them is what I enjoy most.
- A.
Have, cook
- B.
To have, to cook
- C.
Having, cooking
Correct Answer
C. Having, cookingExplanation
The correct answer is "having, cooking" because the sentence is describing an enjoyable activity. The phrase "having friends over" indicates the enjoyment of socializing with friends, while "cooking dinner for them" suggests the pleasure derived from preparing a meal for them. Both gerunds ("having" and "cooking") are used to express ongoing actions that are enjoyable to the speaker.Rate this question:
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- 6.
In the evenings, I usually read a book before __________________ to bed.
- A.
Go
- B.
Going
- C.
To go
Correct Answer
B. GoingExplanation
In the evenings, I usually read a book before going to bed. This sentence is discussing a habitual action that occurs in the evenings. The verb "read" is followed by the gerund form "going," which is used to indicate the action that follows the main verb. Therefore, "going" is the correct answer as it correctly completes the sentence and maintains the intended meaning.Rate this question:
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- 7.
There are many films that are not worth __________________
- A.
To watch
- B.
Watching
- C.
Watch
Correct Answer
B. WatchingExplanation
The correct answer is "watching". In this sentence, the phrase "not worth" indicates that the films being referred to have little or no value or merit. The word "watching" is the gerund form of the verb "watch" and functions as the object of the preposition "worth". Therefore, the phrase "not worth watching" means that the films are not worth the time or effort of viewing them.Rate this question:
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- 8.
I'm really into __________________horror films.
- A.
Watch
- B.
Watching
- C.
To watch
Correct Answer
B. WatchingExplanation
The phrase "into" suggests a preference or interest in something. The verb "watching" is the gerund form and functions as a noun in this sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is "watching" as it correctly completes the sentence by expressing the preference for horror films.Rate this question:
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- 9.
In my opinion, it's really boring ________________________
- A.
Read long books.
- B.
Reading long books.
- C.
To read long books.
Correct Answer
C. To read long books.Explanation
The correct answer is "to read long books." This answer completes the sentence and expresses the opinion that reading long books is boring. It implies that the speaker finds the activity of reading long books uninteresting or tedious.Rate this question:
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- 10.
It's very pleasant ______________________________
- A.
To watch TV
- B.
Watching TV
- C.
Watch TV
Correct Answer
A. To watch TVExplanation
The correct answer is "to watch TV" because the phrase "It's very pleasant" suggests that the speaker finds watching TV enjoyable. The phrase "to watch TV" indicates the purpose or activity that brings pleasure.Rate this question:
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