Gerunds
Studying online is very convenient.
Studying online
We need someone to pick up our mail.
to pick up our mail
Played by millions, soccer is popular all around the world.
Played by millions
He wanted to give away his entire fortune.
Infinitive
Eating a slice of pie quickly is a recipe for disaster.
Running errands with my brother drives me insane.
Running errands
Proposing to Mellie was the best thing Edgar had to do in his life.
to do in his life
I quickly turned away from the laughing students in embarrassment.
laughing
He continued to ask difficult questions.
Infinitive
He didn’t want to go on a date with me.
What I love most is exploring a brand new city.
exploring a new city
To bring biscuits was my responsibility.
To bring biscuits
My mother is next to the lady wearing the red hat.
wearing the red hat
Destroyed by the storm, the houses were completely useless.
Participle
Who was the first to ask for the iPad?
Adjective
Using online textbooks helps students save time and money.
Using online textbooks
I left school to go home, and I got in trouble.
to go home
I threw away the broken clock after my fourth time being late.
broken
He wanted to learn more about riding a bike.
Gerund
Running quickly through the streets, the teens evaded the cops.
Adjective
I love reading books about bullfighting.
reading, bullfighting
She really wanted to bring cookies to class.
to bring cookies
The band played amazing in front of the crying crowd.
crying
Running quickly through the streets, the teens evaded the cops.
Participle
Our top priority was getting everyone on the plane.
Noun - Predicate noun/Subject complement