Kinds of Verbs

1. What is the primary characteristic of a linking verb?

• A) It is always followed by an adverbial.
• B) It does not have any object.
• C) It is followed by a noun or adjective which refers to the subject.
• D) It is always followed by an infinitive.

2. What is the grammatical function of a gerund?

• A) It functions as an adjective.
• B) It functions as an adverb.
• C) It functions as a conjunction.
• D) It functions as a noun.

3. According to the text, what follows a transitive verb?

• A) An adverbial
• B) An adjective referring to the subject
• C) An object (a noun that answers who/what)
• D) Nothing

4. What is the difference in meaning between 'Remember to leave a message' and 'Do you remember leaving a message'?

• A) The first refers to a past action, the second to a future one.
• B) There is no difference in meaning.
• C) The first is a command for the future, the second asks about a past action.
• D) The first is a suggestion, the second is a definite memory.

5. In the sentence 'The river runs dry in summer', how is the verb 'runs' functioning?

• A) As a transitive verb
• B) As an intransitive verb
• C) As a linking verb
• D) As a modal verb

6. Which form of a verb is used after modal verbs like 'can', 'must', or 'should'?

• A) The infinitive with 'to'
• B) The infinitive without 'to'
• C) The -ing form
• D) The past participle

7. What is the key distinction between a gerund and a participle as described in the text?

• A) A gerund is a verb and noun combined; a participle is a verb and adjective combined.
• B) A gerund is always singular; a participle can be plural.
• C) A gerund is a verb and adjective combined; a participle is a verb and noun combined.
• D) A gerund is used for actions; a participle is used for states of being.