Gerunds and Infinitives Review

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What is a gerund?

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A word that ends in –ing and functions as a noun.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is an infinitive?

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The word 'to' plus a verb (e.g., to run, to swim).

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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In the sentence 'I like swimming', what is 'swimming'?

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Gerund.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'She enjoys swimming in the ocean.'

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Swimming.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Running is good exercise.'

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Running.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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In the sentence 'I love to dance', what is 'to dance'?

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Infinitive.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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It functions as a noun.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Can gerunds be the subject of a sentence?

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Yes, gerunds can act as the subject.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Provide an example of a gerund used in a sentence.

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Swimming is my favorite hobby.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Provide an example of an infinitive used in a sentence.

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I want to learn Spanish.

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CCSS.L.8.1A