Gerunds and Infinitives Review

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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.

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the word 'to' plus a verb.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Swimming is fun.'

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Swimming.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'I want to read.'

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to read.

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What role does a gerund play in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun.

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What role does an infinitive play in a sentence?

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An infinitive can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'She loves dancing.'

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dancing.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'He decided to leave early.'

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to leave.

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Can a gerund be the subject of a sentence?

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Yes, a gerund can be the subject of a sentence.

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Can an infinitive be used as an adjective?

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Yes, an infinitive can modify a noun and function as an adjective.