A: GERUNDS (-ING FORMS)
She has difficulty understanding fast speakers.
Gerund after Prepositions and Fixed Expressions
Do you mind my opening the window?
Possessive Pronoun + Gerund
To learn a new language requires patience.
Infinitive as Subject
He made the decision to resign.
Infinitive after Nouns
Travelling broadens your mind.
Gerund as Subject, Object, or Complement
Everyone celebrated Sarah's winning the competition.
Possessive 's + Gerund
I was delighted to hear the news.
Infinitive after Adjectives
We rushed to the station only to find that the train had left.
Only + Infinitive
I saw the children playing in the garden.
Object + Gerund after Certain Verbs
The recycling of plastic helps reduce pollution.
The + Gerund + Of + Object
She decided to study medicine.
Infinitive after Certain Verbs
I went to the library to borrow a book.
Infinitive of Purpose
There is no parking in this area.
No + Gerund
I can't imagine living without the internet.
Gerund after Certain Verbs
It is important for students to revise regularly.
For + Subject + To + Infinitive
She seems to have forgotten my birthday.
Perfect Infinitive (to have + past participle)
She decided to carefully check every detail before submitting the report.
Split Infinitive
I'd love to visit Japan someday.
Would + Like/Love/Hate/Prefer + Infinitive