Gerunds and infinitives

What are infinitives?

• The simplest form of a verb. Starts with “ to “.

• a verb form which functions as a noun and ends with –ing.

I am learning ______(speak) English.

• to speak

• speaking

• speak

I'd like you to think about ___(join) our company.

• to join

• joining

• join

It can be difficult ____ (keep) going.

• keep

• keeping

• to keep

What are gerunds?

• a verb form which functions as a noun and ends with –ing

• The simplest form of a verb. Starts with “ to “.

Do you feel like _____ (play) tennis?

• to play

• play

• playing