Infinitives & Gerunds
This verb form, often preceded by "to," is used to express purpose or intention.
What is an infinitive?
"She ___ (eat) lunch when the phone rang." (Fill in the blank with the correct past progressive form.)
What is "was eating"?
"It's raining cats and dogs" means...
What is 'It's raining very heavily'?
"Wake up" means to do this in the morning.
What is 'stop sleeping'?
This document lists your work experience and skills for a job.
What is a résumé?
Choose the correct option: "I enjoy (to swim/swimming) in the ocean."
What is swimming?
"By this time next year, I ___ (finish) my degree." (Fill in the blank with the future perfect tense.)
What is 'will have finished'?
If someone "breaks the ice" at a meeting, what are they doing?
What is 'starting a conversation in a friendly way'?
"Give up" means to do this when you stop trying.
What is 'quit'?
A person who applies for a job is called this.
What is 'an applicant'?
True or False: "I decided going to the gym" is correct.
What is false?
"She ___ (live) here for five years." (Choose the correct present perfect form.)
What is 'has lived'?
"Biting off more than you can chew" means...
What is 'taking on too much work or responsibility'?
"Run into" means to do this unexpectedly.
What is 'meet someone by chance'?
This term describes a job that requires special training or education.
What is 'a profession or career'?
Which is correct? "I can't help (to laugh/laughing) at the joke."
What is laughing?
"If I ___ (study) harder, I would have passed the test." (Choose the correct past perfect form.)
What is 'had studied'?
"To hit the nail on the head" means...
What is 'to say something exactly right'?
"Put off" means to do this to an appointment or plan.
What is 'postpone'?
This term refers to the money you earn before taxes.
What is 'gross income'?
Identify the infinitive phrase: "She promised to call me after the meeting."
What is "to call"?
Correct the error: "By the time you arrived, I was finished my homework."
What is 'I had finished my homework'?
If someone is "burning the midnight oil," what are they doing?
What is 'working or studying late at night'?
"Look up to" means to do this to a mentor or role model.
What is 'respect and admire'?
This is another word for a career path or type of work.
What is 'an occupation'?