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PRACTICE WORKSHEET on INFINITE,

PARTICIPLE AND GERUND

Exercise 1: Identify the Verbal Type

Write whether each underlined word/phrase is an INFINITIVE, PARTICIPLE, or GERUND.

1. I love to write letters to my grandchildren. _______________
2. Reading is my favorite pastime. _______________
3. The broken clock sits on the shelf. _______________
4. She needs time to think. _______________
5. Swimming keeps seniors active. _______________
6. The rising costs concern everyone. _______________
7. He hopes to retire next year. _______________
8. I'm interested in learning Spanish. _______________
9. The finished project looks excellent. _______________
10. To travel the world is her dream. _______________

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Exercise 2: Identify the Function

For each sentence, identify if the -ing word is a GERUND, PARTICIPLE, or part of a VERB PHRASE.

1. I am walking in the park. _______________
2. Walking is good exercise. _______________
3. The walking stick helps me balance. _______________
4. She is writing her memoir. _______________
5. Writing takes patience and practice. _______________
6. I found the missing keys. _______________
7. The children are playing outside. _______________
8. Playing chess improves memory. _______________
9. My morning routine includes stretching. _______________
10. The stretching exercises help flexibility. _______________

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Exercise 3: Complete with Infinitive or Gerund

Fill in the blank with the correct form (infinitive or gerund) of the verb in parentheses.

1. I want _____________ (visit) my daughter next month.
2. She enjoys _____________ (garden) every morning.
3. He decided _____________ (retire) at age 65.
4. They finished _____________ (paint) the house yesterday.
5. I hope _____________ (see) you soon.
6. Would you mind _____________ (close) the window?
7. We plan _____________ (travel) to Europe next year.
8. I can't stand _____________ (wait) in long lines.
9. She learned _____________ (play) piano as a child.
10. _____________ (exercise) regularly keeps you healthy.

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Exercise 4: Identify Participial Phrases

Underline the participial phrase and circle the noun it modifies.

1. The man sitting by the window is my neighbor.
2. Exhausted from the walk, she sat down to rest.
3. The book written by my friend became a bestseller.
4. Walking through the garden, I noticed new flowers blooming.
5. The painting hanging in the hallway is very old.
6. Surprised by the news, he didn't know what to say.
7. The letters discovered in the attic told family stories.
8. Feeling unwell, she decided to stay home.
9. The couple married for 50 years renewed their vows.
10. Standing at the door, he waved goodbye.

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Exercise 5: Correct the Errors

Each sentence has one error involving infinitives, participles, or gerunds. Find and correct it.

1. I enjoy to read mystery novels.
2. She wants learning French.
3. Walking through the park, the flowers looked beautiful to me.
4. He finished to write his autobiography.
5. To exercising daily is important for health.
6. I'm interested in to volunteer at the hospital.
7. The retire couple travels often.
8. They decided visiting their son next week.
9. Running every morning, the park is his favorite place                                                                                                                 

10. ANSWER KEY

    Exercise 1: Identify the Verbal Type

    1. Infinitive
    2. Gerund
    3. Participle
    4. Infinitive
    5. Gerund
    6. Participle
    7. Infinitive
    8. Gerund
    9. Participle
    10. Infinitive

    Exercise 2: Identify the Function

    1. Verb phrase (present continuous)
    2. Gerund
    3. Participle
    4. Verb phrase (present continuous)
    5. Gerund
    6. Participle
    7. Verb phrase (present continuous)
    8. Gerund
    9. Gerund
    10. Participle

    Exercise 3: Complete with Infinitive or Gerund

    1. to visit
    2. gardening
    3. to retire
    4. painting
    5. to see
    6. closing
    7. to travel
    8. waiting
    9. to play
    10. Exercising

    Exercise 4: Identify Participial Phrases

    1. sitting by the window (modifies: man)
    2. Exhausted from the walk (modifies: she)
    3. written by my friend (modifies: book)
    4. Walking through the garden (modifies: I)
    5. hanging in the hallway (modifies: painting)
    6. Surprised by the news (modifies: he)
    7. discovered in the attic (modifies: letters)
    8. Feeling unwell (modifies: she)
    9. married for 50 years (modifies: couple)
    10. Standing at the door (modifies: he)

    Exercise 5: Correct the Errors

    1. I enjoy reading mystery novels.
    2. She wants to learn French.
    3. I was walking through the park**,** and the flowers looked beautiful to me. (Or: Walking through the park, I thought the flowers looked beautiful.)
    4. He finished writing his autobiography.
    5. Exercising daily is important for health.
    6. I'm interested in volunteering at the hospital.
    7. The retired couple travels often.
    8. They decided to visit their son next week.
    9. He runs every morning**,** and the park is his favorite place. (Or: Running every morning in the park, he enjoys his favorite place.)