English Grammar - Non-Finites: 62 MCQs with Answers

Non-Finites - English Grammar
English Grammar - Non-Finites

English Grammar- Non-Finites

Multiple choice questions on non-finite verbs — infinitives, gerunds and participles — with answers and detailed explanations.

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Q11. Choose the correct sentence.

Right Answer: It was kind of you to help us.


Explanation:

'To help' correctly follows this adjective + 'of you' construction.

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Q12. Choose the correct sentence using a bare infinitive after a modal verb.

Right Answer: She can swim well.


Explanation:

Modal verbs are followed by the bare infinitive (base form without 'to'): 'can swim'.

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Q13. Identify the correct sentence using a bare infinitive after 'let'.

Right Answer: Let him go.


Explanation:

'Let' is followed by the bare infinitive: 'let him go'.

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Q14. Choose the correct sentence using a bare infinitive after 'make' (causative).

Right Answer: She made him apologize.


Explanation:

'Make' (causative) is followed by the bare infinitive: 'made him apologize'.

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Q15. Identify the correct sentence using a bare infinitive after a verb of perception.

Right Answer: I saw him enter the room.


Explanation:

Verbs of perception like 'see' can be followed by the bare infinitive to describe a complete action: 'saw him enter'.

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Q16. Choose the correct sentence using a bare infinitive after 'help'.

Right Answer: He helped me carry the bags.


Explanation:

'Help' can be followed by either the bare infinitive or the to-infinitive; 'helped me carry' uses the bare infinitive.

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Q17. Identify the gerund in: 'Swimming is good exercise.'

Right Answer: Swimming


Explanation:

'Swimming' functions as a gerund (verbal noun), the subject of the sentence.

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Q18. Choose the sentence containing a gerund.

Right Answer: Swimming is her favorite activity.


Explanation:

'Swimming' in this option functions as a noun (gerund), the subject of the sentence.

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Q19. Identify the gerund in: 'I enjoy reading novels in my free time.'

Right Answer: reading novels


Explanation:

'Reading novels' is a gerund phrase functioning as the object of 'enjoy'.

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Q20. Choose the correct sentence using a gerund after a preposition.

Right Answer: She is good at painting.


Explanation:

Gerunds are used after prepositions: 'good at painting'.

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Published: 27 July 2026 | Last Updated: 08 September 2026 |


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