Question

2. Gerund or Infinitive? He enjoys … cartoons. to watch b) watching Stop … ! to cry b) crying I managed ….. it myself. to do b) doing 4. I don't mind … computer games. a) to play b) playing 5. This book is worth … . a) to read b) reading 6. We want … . a) to eat b) eating

Answer 1

1. A
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. B

Answer 2

1. He enjoys watching cartoons. - Here, "watching" is a gerund (the -ing form of the verb) used as the object of the verb "enjoys."

2. Stop crying! - In this case, "crying" is a gerund used as a command or an imperative verb.

3. I managed to do it myself. - In this sentence, "to do" is an infinitive. Infinitives are often used after verbs like "manage," "want," "plan," etc.

4. I don't mind playing computer games. - Here, "playing" is a gerund used as the object of the verb "mind."

5. This book is worth reading. - In this case, "reading" is a gerund used as the object of the preposition "worth."

6. We want to eat. - "To eat" is an infinitive. Infinitives are commonly used after verbs like "want," "hope," "plan," etc.