To Learn and to Do: Grammar Worksheet on Infinitives and Gerunds for Class 6

This Grade 6 worksheet focuses on Non-finite Verbs — Infinitives and Gerunds — helping students understand when to use “to + verb” and “verb + ing” forms correctly. With five engaging exercises including MCQs, true/false checks, fill-in-the-blanks, sentence rewriting, and paragraph completion, this worksheet builds both grammatical accuracy and writing fluency. 

Why Infinitives and Gerunds Matter in Grammar? 

Infinitives and Gerunds help students: 
1. Use action words naturally in real-life sentences. 
2. Express purpose, preference, and habits with clarity. 
3. Distinguish between verbs that need “to” and those that take “ing.” 
4. Write polished, grammatically correct sentences with confidence. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes five structured grammar-building exercises to master Infinitives and Gerunds: 

✏️ Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students choose the correct sentence containing an infinitive or gerund. 
Example: Riya enjoys reading stories before bedtime. 

🧠 Exercise 2 – True or False 
Students decide if the infinitive or gerund is used correctly. 
Example: She likes dancing in rain → True 

📘 Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students fill in blanks with the correct infinitive or gerund form of the verb. 
Example: Sana enjoys drawing cartoons. 

📝 Exercise 4 – Sentence Rewriting 
Students rewrite sentences using the correct non-finite verb form. 
Example: We decided going home early → We decided to go home early. 

🖊️ Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing 
Students complete a passage by filling in appropriate infinitives and gerunds to describe teamwork and creativity. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 
1. b) Riya enjoys reading stories before bedtime. 
2. b) They decided to go to the park after lunch. 
3. a) We started running when it began to rain. 
4. b) He forgot to turn off the lights before leaving. 
5. a) She avoids eating junk food. 
6. a) My father promised to help me with my homework. 
7. b) They enjoy visiting new places during holidays. 
8. b) The teacher told us to sit quietly in class. 
9. b) He enjoys playing cricket on weekends. 
10. a) She hopes to become a doctor someday. 

Exercise 2 
1. F 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. T 6. T 7. T 8. T 9. F 10. T 

Exercise 3 
1. drawing 2. to travel 3. speaking 4. reading 5. to help 6. to study 7. to visit 8. starting 9. to come 10. talking 

Exercise 4 (Sample Rewrites) 
1. I like swimming in the pool. 
2. We decided to go home early. 
3. Rohan avoided speaking loudly. 
4. She enjoys painting every evening. 
5. Sana plans to go shopping. 
6. They enjoy singing songs. 
7. Naina loves dancing ballet. 
8. We discussed visiting the zoo. 
9. He began to learn guitar last year. 
10. I hope to become a pilot. 

Exercise 5 (Sample Paragraph) 
It was a bright morning in Delhi. Rohan and Naina loved cycling to school. Sana enjoyed helping with the art display while Aditya suggested painting new posters. Their teacher encouraged them to share creative ideas and planned to organize an art exhibition. Everyone enjoyed working as a team and promised to invite their families. The class looked forward to decorating the hall and hoped to win the “Best Class Display” award. 

Make grammar fun and practical with this engaging Class 6 worksheet on Infinitives and Gerunds — where students learn to express actions smoothly and correctly. 

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