Gerunds and Infinitives B1

... is the base form of the verb, often preceded by "to". ex. "to be"

• A gerund

• An infinitive

... is the base form of the verb + ING. ex. "being"

• A gerund

• An infinitive

We use gerunds ... (select all that apply)

• after certain verbs.

• after prepositions.

• as the subject of a sentence.

• after some expressions.

• after some adjectives .

We use infinitives... (select all that apply)

• after certain verbs.

• after prepositions.

• to express purpose.

• after some expressions.

• after some adjectives .

I'd prefer ... in a restaurant today.

• eat

• to eat

• eating

When it stopped ... we went for a picnic.

• rain

• to rain

• raining

The weather was nice, so I suggested ... for a walk.

• go

• to go

• going

We are planning ... to Australia this summer. We have already saved the money for the trip.

• travel

• to travel

• travelling

... a police officer in this city can be very dangerous.

• Be

• To be

• Being

I don’t mind ... long hours because I love my job.

• work

• to work

• working