gerunds and infinitives

What is a gerund?

• Basic form of a verb

• Noun that is from a verb, ending in -ing

• Describe the verb

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CCSS.L.8.1A

When I finish _____ this letter, I will come and help you

• To write

• Write

• Writing

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CCSS.L.11-12.1

CCSS.L.11-12.3

Mrs. Freeman can't help (worry) ___________ about her children.

• to worry

• worrying

• Both are correct

We arrived home late yesterday. It started (rain) ______________ in the afternoon.

• to rain

• raining

• Both are correct

Oscar keeps (hope) ________ and (pray) _______ that things will get better.

• hoping, praying

• to hope, to pray

• hoping, to pray

• to hope, praying

Thanks for coming. We hope (see) _____________ you again soon.

• to see

• seeing

• Both are correct.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

How good are you at            ?

• dancing
• to dance

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CCSS.L.7.5C

It's difficult ___ the window in my room!

• opening
• to open

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.7.4A

I decided ___ everyone to my birthday party.

• inviting
• to invite

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CCSS.L.8.1A

She will never forget _________________ her favourite actress.

• meeting

• to meet

• to meeting