Read the paragraph.1When my father came home from work last Wednesday, he handed me an envelope and asked if I wanted to see the world. 2A student-exchange program is being sponsored by his company. 2The program is being developed by a coworker of his. 4"Studying abroad would be exciting for you," my mother said.
Answer
A
Sentence 1 contains an infinitive. Sentence 4 contains a gerund.
B
No infinitives are used. Sentence 4 contains a gerund.
C
Sentence 1 contains an infinitive. No gerunds are used.
D
No infinitives are used. Sentences 2 and 4 contain gerunds.
Explanation
In sentence 1, “to see” is an infinitive: “to” is followed by the verb “see.” In sentence 4, “Studying” is a gerund because the -ing form of the verb “study” acts as the subject of the sentence. Therefore, choice A is correct.
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