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Infinitive and gerund phrases - Coggle Diagram
Infinitive and gerund phrases
Gerund
It is a verbal form that ends in -ing.
being
going
giving
They are followed by objects.
It's a gerund phrase.
They are verbal nouns.
They are used as other nouns are used.
Infinitive
to + the simple form of the verb
to be
to go
to give
They are followed by an objects.
It can be used in a variety of ways.
subject or object of verbs
after to be + adjective
They can be used to show purpose.
They come at the beginning of a sentence.
A passive infinitive