U8 - Infinitives and Gerunds Practice

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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.

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What is the grammatical function of a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase can function as a subject, an object of a verb, or an object of a preposition.

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

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Swimming

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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' (e.g., to run, to eat).

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What is the grammatical function of an infinitive?

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

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'She wants to learn Spanish.'

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to learn

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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reading

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

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to go

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What is the difference between a gerund and an infinitive?

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A gerund is a verb form acting as a noun, while an infinitive is the base form of a verb, often used to express purpose.

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Provide an example of a gerund used as a subject.

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Swimming is fun.