Gerunds and Infinitives

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence. For example, 'Swimming is fun.'

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to'. For example, 'to run', 'to eat', 'to play'.

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Identify the gerund in this sentence: 'Reading books is my favorite hobby.'

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Reading.

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Identify the infinitive in this sentence: 'She wants to dance at the party.'

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To dance.

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What is the difference between a gerund and an infinitive?

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A gerund acts as a noun, while an infinitive can act as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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Use 'to play' in a sentence as an infinitive.

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I love to play soccer.

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Use 'running' in a sentence as a gerund.

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Running is a great way to stay fit.

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What is the gerund form of the verb 'to write'?

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Writing.

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What are the infinitive forms of the verbs 'to go' and 'to get'?

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To go and to get.

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Fill in the blanks with gerunds: '_________ (swim) is my favorite summer activity.'

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Swimming.