Gerunds
What is the form of the gerund?
verb + -ing
What is the form of the infinitive?
to + base verb
He quit trying _____ (solve) the problem.
to solve
Q: Why do you cook at home?
(save money)
To save money.
Gerunds cannot be used as subjects. True or false?
False
Infinitives can be used as subject. True or false?
True. But, it is quite formal.
The athlete practiced _____ (throw) the ball.
throwing
Q: Why do you use the grammar app?
A: (improve English)
To improve my English.
Gerunds come after prepositions. True or false?
True
Infinitives come after the words enough, too, first time, and last time. True or false?
True
She swore _____ (tell) the truth.
to tell
He bought some flowers. He gave them to his wife.
He bought some flowers to give to his wife.
The words enjoy, consider, and without aren't followed by a gerund. True or false?
False
After which sentence structure is the infinitive most likely to appear?
direct objects
She managed _____ (finish) her work before the deadline.
to finish
He listens to jazz. It helps him concentrate.
He listens to jazz to help him concentrate.
In which parts of the sentence can a gerund be used?
subject or object
After which part of speech will the infinitive most likely appear?
adjectives
I advise ________ (wait) for tomorrow.
waiting
She runs every morning. She enjoys staying active.
She runs every morning to stay active.