Gerunds and Infinitives

GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES

VERB+ING & TO+VERB

Prepared by: Rome Gipulan

What is a gerund?

A gerund is a noun made from a verb by adding "-ing." The gerund form of the verb "read" is "reading.

Examples: Reading helps you learn English. Harry's favourite hobby is reading. Hedwig likes reading.

Examples: Rome dislikes playing basketball. Newt loves watching movies. Antonia tried breaking the glass window with a stone.

What is an infinitive?

An infinitive is the "to" form of the verb. The infinitive form of "learn" is "to learn.

Examples: To learn English is significant. The most important thing is to learn. Bilbo wants to learn.

Examples: Gandalf agrees to meet Sauron at the park. Gollum chose to help his mother. Thorin prepares to go with his friend to Andalucia.

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