Gerunds & Infinitives
Gerunds and infinitives can replace a noun in a sentence.
Gerund = the present participle (-ing) form of the verb – singing, dancing, running.
Infinitive = «to» infinitive ⇒ to + the base form of the verb – to sing, to dance, to run.
bare infinitive ⇒ the base form of the verb – sing, dance, run.
Whether you use a gerund or an infinitive depends on the main verb in the sentence
| What is a gerund? When do I use it?
Watch this video to learn about gerunds. |
Gerunds or Infinitives?
Watch this video to learn when to use a gerund and when to use an infinitive |
| Some verbs can change their meaning when they are followed by a gerund or the infinitive form. Watch and learn. | |
PRE -INTERMEDIATE 1– Choose the correct option
PRE -INTERMEDIATE 2– Choose the correct option
PRE -INTERMEDIATE 3– Choose the correct option
PRE -INTERMEDIATE 4– Choose the correct option
INTERMEDIATE 1– Choose the correct option
INTERMEDIATE 2– Choose the correct option
INTERMEDIATE 3– Choose the correct option
UPPER-INTERMEDIATE 1 – Rewrite the sentences without changing the menaing
English Grammar Online Exercises.
Exercises on the use of the gerund as well as the infinitive with and without «TO». Interactive exercises – Levels of Difficulty : Elementary / Intermediate / Advanced
Free English (ESL / EFL) Learning Resources
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