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 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'.

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Identify the gerund in this sentence: 'I love reading books.'

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The gerund is 'reading'.

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Identify the infinitive in this sentence: 'She wants to travel the world.'

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The infinitive is 'to travel'.

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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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Choose the correct form: 'He enjoys (to play/playing) soccer.'

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The correct form is 'playing'.

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In the sentence 'I like to swim', is 'to swim' a gerund or an infinitive?

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'To swim' is an infinitive.

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

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The gerund is 'Running'.

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Choose the correct form: 'She decided (to go/going) to the party.'

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The correct form is 'to go'.

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What role does a gerund play in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun.