Mastering Gerunds and Infinitives

What is a gerund?

• A gerund is a noun that ends in -ed.

• A gerund is a verb form that cannot be used as a noun.

• A gerund is a type of adjective.

• A gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun.

Provide an example of a gerund in a sentence.

• Swimming is fun.

• Dancing is tiring.

• Running is enjoyable.

• Reading is relaxing.

List three verbs that are commonly followed by gerunds.

• swim

• jump

• ['enjoy', 'avoid', 'consider']

• run

What is the rule for using gerunds after prepositions?

• Use nouns after prepositions.

• Use gerunds after prepositions.

• Use adjectives after prepositions.

• Use infinitives after prepositions.

Complete the sentence: She is interested in ___ (learn) new languages.

• to learn

• learning

• learned

• learningly

Identify the error: I enjoy to read books.

• I enjoy to read book.

• I enjoy reading books.

• I enjoy reading a book.

• I enjoy to read the books.

What is an infinitive?

• An infinitive is a type of adjective used in sentences.

• An infinitive is the base form of a verb, typically preceded by 'to'.

• An infinitive is a verb form that indicates past tense.

• An infinitive is a noun form of a verb.

Provide an example of an infinitive after a verb.

• like to swim

• need to run

• prefer to read

• want to eat

List three verbs that are commonly followed by infinitives.

• jump

• want, need, decide

• run

• swim

What is the main difference between gerunds and infinitives?

• Infinitives always function as nouns; gerunds can only function as adjectives.

• Gerunds and infinitives are interchangeable in all contexts.

• Gerunds can only function as verbs; infinitives cannot function as nouns.

• Gerunds function as nouns; infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.