Revision questions: non-finite verb forms
- Which of the following verb forms are finite: stolen, is, to have eaten, flew, smiling, having arrived, put?
- What are the four basic types of infinitive?
- What does a continuous infinitive express?
- What are the four basic types of gerund?
- Why can a possessive adjective (my, your etc.) be used before a gerund?
- What does a perfect gerund express?
- What are the types of participle?
- Does the perfect participle have a passive form?
- What is a misrelated participle?
- Can the present participle be the subject of a sentence?
- What is the difference in meaning between the sentences in each of the following groups?
- What is the difference between a gerund and a present participle?
He heard someone shout at him.
He heard someone shouting at him.
I got my hair cut.
I had Carol cut my hair.
I made Carol cut my hair.
The little girl started to cry.
The little girl started crying.
I didn't remember to call Mike.
I don't remember calling Mike.
He went on to talk about his summer plans.
He went on talking about his summer plans.
