Gerund Or Infinitive Quiz Questions And Answers

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1. I REFUSE __________ RESPONSIBILTY FOR THIS SITUATION.

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The correct answer is "TO ACCEPT" because it is the infinitive form of the verb "accept" and is used after the verb "refuse" to show the action that is being refused. In this sentence, the speaker is refusing the responsibility for the situation by not accepting it.

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2. YOU PROMISED  _________ ME.

Explanation

The sentence "YOU PROMISED TO HELP ME" is grammatically correct. The phrase "to help" is used after the verb "promised" to indicate the action that was promised. The word "to" is used to show the purpose or intention of the promise. Therefore, "TO HELP" is the correct answer.

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3. OF COURSE THEY'RE DISAPPOINTED - THEY EXPECTED _____________.

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The correct answer is "TO WIN" because the sentence structure suggests that the subject (they) expected something. In this case, the verb "expected" is followed by an infinitive form of the verb "win," which is "to win." This form is used to express an action that is desired or intended to happen in the future. Therefore, it makes sense that the subject expected to win, resulting in their disappointment when it did not happen.

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4. REMEMBER _____________ ME WHEN YOU ARRIVE

Explanation

The phrase "REMEMBER _____________ ME WHEN YOU ARRIVE" requires a verb to complete it. Among the given options, "TO CALL" is the only one that functions as an infinitive verb phrase and makes sense in the context of the sentence. It suggests that the speaker wants the listener to remember to make a phone call when they arrive.

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5. YOU SHOULD STOP ________ SO MUCH CHOCOLATE AND SWEETS.

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The correct answer is "EATING" because it is the present participle form of the verb "eat" and is used to show an ongoing action. In this sentence, it suggests that the person should stop the habit of consuming excessive amounts of chocolate and sweets.

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6. I MUST ____________ YOUR COUSIN - SHE SOUNDS VERY INTERESTING!

Explanation

The sentence structure suggests that the speaker wants to do something with the cousin. The verb "must" indicates that it is necessary or important to do this action. The most appropriate verb to complete the sentence would be "meet," as it conveys the intention of getting to know the cousin.

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7. THEY RECOMMENDED _________ TO THE PSYCHOLOGIST, BUT HE DIDN'T WANT _______ 

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The sentence structure "They recommended going to the psychologist, but he didn't want to go" is grammatically correct. In this sentence, "going" is used as a gerund, which functions as a noun representing the action of going to the psychologist. "To go" is an infinitive phrase that acts as the direct object of the verb "want." Therefore, the correct answer is "GOING, TO GO."

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8. I'M HUNGRY! WHY DON'T WE STOP _______ A COFFEE AND SOMETHING TO EAT?

Explanation

The correct answer is "TO HAVE" because it is used to express the intention or suggestion of stopping to get coffee and something to eat. In this context, "TO HAVE" indicates the purpose or goal of the action.

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9. THEY OFFERED __________ US TO THE CONCERT, BUT WE ENDED UP __________ A TAXI.

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The correct answer is "TO TAKE, TAKING". The word "offered" suggests that someone gave or proposed something to the speaker. In this case, they offered "TO TAKE" us to the concert, indicating that they provided transportation. However, the phrase "but we ended up" implies that the original plan did not work out, and instead, they had to find an alternative. The phrase "ended up TAKING a taxi" indicates that they ultimately chose to use a taxi as their mode of transportation.

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10. DO I KNOW YOU? I DON'T REMEMBER __________ YOU HERE BEFORE.

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The correct answer is "SEEING" because it is the present participle form of the verb "see" and is used in this sentence to indicate an ongoing action or state. The sentence suggests that the speaker does not remember if they have seen or encountered the person before.

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11. WHAT TIME SHALL WE ARRANGE __________ UP?

Explanation

The correct answer is "TO MEET" because the question is asking about the time at which we should arrange something. "To meet" indicates that the purpose of the arrangement is for a meeting to take place.

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12. WOULD YOU MIND __________, PLEASE?

Explanation

The phrase "Would you mind" is followed by a gerund, which is a verb form ending in -ing. In this case, "waiting" is the gerund form of the verb "wait". Therefore, the correct answer is "WAITING".

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13. LET'S START ___________ ABOUT THIS YEAR'S  FALL IN PROFITS.

Explanation

The correct answer is "TALKING" because the sentence is asking for an action to be performed, which is discussing or conversing about this year's fall in profits. "TALKING" is the present participle form of the verb "TALK" and is used to indicate an ongoing action.

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14. I PREFER __________ TO BED EARLY

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The correct answer is "TO GO" because the phrase "I prefer to go to bed early" indicates a preference for a specific action or behavior. In this case, the speaker prefers to go to bed early rather than engaging in any other activity.

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15. I'D RATHER _______ IT FROM YOU.

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The correct answer is "HEAR" because the phrase "I'd rather" implies a preference, and in this context, the speaker prefers to hear something from the person they are addressing. The verb "hear" is the correct form to use in this sentence.

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I REFUSE __________ RESPONSIBILTY FOR THIS SITUATION.
YOU PROMISED  _________ ME.
OF COURSE THEY'RE DISAPPOINTED - THEY EXPECTED _____________.
REMEMBER _____________ ME WHEN YOU ARRIVE
YOU SHOULD STOP ________ SO MUCH CHOCOLATE AND SWEETS.
I MUST ____________ YOUR COUSIN - SHE SOUNDS VERY INTERESTING!
THEY RECOMMENDED _________ TO THE PSYCHOLOGIST, BUT HE DIDN'T WANT...
I'M HUNGRY! WHY DON'T WE STOP _______ A COFFEE AND...
THEY OFFERED __________ US TO THE CONCERT, BUT WE ENDED UP __________...
DO I KNOW YOU? I DON'T REMEMBER __________ YOU HERE BEFORE.
WHAT TIME SHALL WE ARRANGE __________ UP?
WOULD YOU MIND __________, PLEASE?
LET'S START ___________ ABOUT THIS YEAR'S  FALL IN...
I PREFER __________ TO BED EARLY
I'D RATHER _______ IT FROM YOU.
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