Gerunds & Infinitives
= verb (action)
= noun function (sentence position)
Gerunds
Verb + ing
examples: reading, singing, walking
examples: reading, singing, walking
Infinitives
To + verb
examples: to eat, to sleep, to study
Sentence Patterns
Subject + verb + object
Subject: noun, gerunds, infinitives
Object: noun, gerunds, infinitives
example: Snowboarding is her favorite sport.
Rules:
Gerunds
Verb + gerund
Subject = gerund
Preposition + gerund
Infinitives
Verb + infinitive
Adjective + infinitive
Noun / pronoun + infinitive
Verb + gerund or infinitive
- consider
- discuss
- enjoy
- finish
- keep
- practice
- quite
- recommend
- suggest
examples:
They discussed having a party this weekend.
He keeps forgetting to text me.
Gardening is favorite hobby.
Meeting new people isn't always easy.
- agree
- decide
- hope
- learn
- need
- offer
- plan
-promise - want
example:
She decided to apply for a new job.
They offered to help her move.
I was sad to see my test score.
Is it difficult to make a cake?
- begin
- continue
- hate
- like
- love
- prefer
- start
example:
I like listening to music. / I like to listen to music.
Let's continue talking about this. / Let's continue to talk about this.
I thought about taking piano lessons.
Did you play on calling me back.
The librarian told the students to be quiet.
We asked them to go to the beach with us.