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Fill in the blanks ( Infinitive / Gerund / Participle ) ( Part-A )

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Question 1
Find out the sentence where gerund is used:
A
Sujatha is wealthy but she is not generous
B
We sat on the floor
C
Writing is always better than to read
D
She is a teacher and a singer
Question 2
Identify the gerund form from the options given below:
A
Keeping left is always safe
B
To find fault with others is easy
C
David wants to study Biology
D
He likes to read science fiction
Question 3
Choose the gerund from the following sentences.
A
I saw a man running along the road
B
Seeing the tiger he ran away
C
Hearing a loud sound, they rushed out
D
Reading story books gives pleasure
Question 4
Fill in the blanks with suitable gerund. …………..is a good exercise.
A
To swim
B
Swimming
C
To go swimming
D
To do swimming
Question 5
Fill in the blank with the right participle. Choosing from the given options. …………………by hunger, he stole a piece of bread.
A
Driving
B
Driving
C
To Drive
D
Drove
Question 6
Pick out the sentence that contains a gerund :
A
Swimming is a good exercise
B
After finishing the work, he went on a vacation
C
Hearing the noise, the boy woke up
D
Having rested, we continued our journey
Question 7
Fill in the blank with the option containing an infinitive: She refused …………’no’ for an answer
A
take
B
taking
C
to take
D
to take
Question 8
Find out the sentence where gerund is used.
A
He agreed to buy a computer
B
To walk is a good exercise
C
She is a singer and dancer
D
I enjoy writing stories for children
Question 9
In which of the following sentence infinitive is used?
A
Walking is a good exercise
B
Reading story books gives pleasure
C
To err is human
D
Can you teach painting?
Question 10
Find the correct sentence where the ‘present participle form’ is used .
A
This is a dancing doll
B
Seema is crying now
C
My mother bought a wet grinder
D
These are rotten fruits
Question 11
Match the words under Column ‘A’ with the suitable infinitives under Column ‘B’ and select the right option from the codes given below:
Column A Column B
(a) The parcel was heavy 1. to wear
(b) These clothes are comfortable 2. to learn
(c) English is easy 3. to follow
(d) Her speech was difficult 4. to carry
A
4 1 2 3
B
3 2 1 4
C
2 4 3 1
D
1 2 3 4
Question 12
Fill in the blank with a suitable Gerund —–tigers is a popular sport in this country.
A
To hunt
B
Hunting
C
Hunted
D
Hunt
Question 13
Fill in the blank with the suitable participial form of the verb I saw the storm—–
A
had approached
B
approaching
C
was approach
D
approaches
Question 14
Fill in the blank with an appropriate infinitive. He refused —— the orders.
A
obey
B
obeying
C
to obey
D
obeyed
Question 15
Fill in the blank with a suitable gerund. —-well is an art.
A
To cook
B
Having cooked
C
Cooking
D
Cook
Question 16
Fill in the blanks with a gerund. —–is his favourite pastime.
A
To read
B
Reading
C
The read
D
Read
Question 17
Which one of the following has the correct infinitive?
A
Music hath charms to soothe the savage beast
B
Music hath charms to soothing the savage beast
C
Music hath charms to having soothe the savage beast
D
Music hath charms to having soothing the savage beast
Question 18
Choose the option containing the correct sequence of words suiting the given passage : The benefit of —— is not only —— our body but also —— us happy in —— our health always.
  1.  to keep
  2. to develop
  3. exercising
  4. maintaining
A
4 3 2 l
B
3 2 1 4
C
1 2 3 4
D
2 4 3 1
Question 19
Choose the correct sequence of words from the options given below : While —— to the actors, the Director said, “You realize that—— is not easy. You need —— according to the situation—— the nature of the character”.
  1.  to reveal
  2. to act
  3.  acting
  4. speaking
A
4 3 2 1
B
3 4 1 2
C
2 1 4 3
D
1 2 3 4
Question 20
Fill in the blank with a suitable infinitive : This medicine is pleasant——.
A
to have taken
B
to had taken
C
to take
D
none of these
Question 21
Match Column A with Column B to form gerunds in sentences :
Column A Column B
(a) Eating too much 1. is forbidden
(b) Swimming 2. is dangerous
(c) Playing on the street 3. is bad for health
(d) Walking on the roof 4. is a pleasant hobby
A
4 3 1 2
B
3 4 2 1
C
2 3 4 1
D
1 4 3 2
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