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Test Yourself

I. Underline the infinitives and write whether they are objects, subjects, adjectives or adverbs
in the space provided.

1. To speak at that time was a mistake. _________________

2. All the children wanted to go to the museum. _________________

3. She no longer had the will to live. _________________
4. They must work to earn a good life. _________________

5. It is a pleasure to cook for people who love food. _________________

6. Rita likes to sing. _________________

7. She wants to buy a new house. _________________

8. To visit Rajasthan is her plan this vacation. _________________

II. Fill in the blanks with the correct gerund form of the verbs given in brackets.

1. She is good at _________________. (dancing/to dance)
2. My sister is afraid of _________________ by plane. (goes/going)

3. Rohan is afraid of _________________ in the pool. (swimming/swim)

4. I don’t like _________________ cards. (to play/playing)

5. James dreams of _________________ a rockstar. (to be/being)

III. Fill in the blanks with the present participle form of the verbs given in brackets.

1. They are looking forward to the _________________ (excite) trip.

2. Take a look at this _________________ (interest) insect.

3. Let us not disturb the _________________ (sleep) dog.

4. I watched the _________________ (depart) plane till it became a dot in the sky.
5. We are waiting to cheer the _________________ (win) team.

IV. Fill in the blanks with the past participle form of the verbs given in brackets.

1. The truck is here. Load only the _________________ (pack) suitcases.
2. Indeed, it is a well _________________ (decorate) house.

3. The company does not take responsibility for the _________________ (deliver) goods.

4. Do not keep _________________ (cook) food outside for long.

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