Gerunds and Infinitives

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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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Give an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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Running is my favorite hobby.

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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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Give an example of an infinitive in a sentence.

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I want to learn how to swim.

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How do you form a gerund from a verb?

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Add -ing to the base form of the verb (e.g., run -> running).

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How do you form an infinitive from a verb?

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Use the base form of the verb preceded by 'to' (e.g., run -> to run).

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What is the gerund in the sentence: 'I enjoy swimming in the pool.'?

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Swimming.

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What is the infinitive in the sentence: 'She likes to dance.'?

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To dance.

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Identify the gerund in this sentence: 'Reading books is fun.'

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Reading.

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

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To go.