GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES

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English, World Languages
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12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a gerund?
Back
A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an infinitive?
Back
An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to', and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When is a gerund used as the subject of a sentence?
Back
A gerund can be used as the subject of a sentence, e.g., 'Swimming is fun.'
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When is an infinitive used to explain why someone does something?
Back
An infinitive is used to explain purpose, e.g., 'She studies hard to succeed.'
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What follows the phrase 'too' or 'enough'?
Back
An infinitive follows the phrases 'too' or 'enough', e.g., 'She is too young to drive.'
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What follows the phrases 'the first' or 'the last'?
Back
An infinitive follows the phrases 'the first' or 'the last', e.g., 'He was the first to arrive.'
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a gerund used as an object.
Back
Example: 'I enjoy reading books.' Here, 'reading' is a gerund acting as the object.
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