gerunds
what are gerunds
gerunds are verbs that act as a noun
what are infinitves
infinitive verb is the word "to" + a non-conjugated verb (base verb)
is running a gerund
yes
how to identify infinitves
Infinitives are formed by placing to in front of the base form of a verb. They are negated by placing not in front of them.
what is the role of ing in gerund
it makes verb act as a noun
give example of infinitives
to play , to run etc
in which case we do not use gerunds
Following an indirect object (infinitive only) basically when we use infinitves
why do we add to in infinitves
they can be useful when discussing actions without actually doing the action
why is gerund called a noun sometimes
it replaces a verb and act as an noun
what is the rule of infinitves
If used before the main verb, they are the subject of the verb; after the main verb, they are the object of the verb.