Gerunds and infinitives

GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES

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Infinitivewhat it is and when to use it

The gerund what it is and when to use it

Examples of verbs that are followed by a gerund

When to use the infinitive with to

Verbs that can go with infinitive and gerund

When to use the infinitive without to

general exaples

examples of verbs that are followed by an infinitive with to

the infinitive has two forms

infinitive with to: to + verb rootinfinitive without to: only the root of the verb

infinitive

The infinitive is the basic form of the verb that has to at the beginningexaples:

TO CREATE

TO SLEEP

depending on the sentence the particle a can be removed.EXAMPLE:

SHE SLEEPS - SHE TO SLEEP

use the infinitive with to

As the subject of the sentence

This form is not very common, Since it is very formal and is commonly used more written than spoken

EXAMPLES:To err is human, to forgive is wiseTo be or not to be, that is the question

To express the purpose

In this case the infinitive is the second verb in the sentence and it is used to express the purpose of the first verb

EXAMPLES:

I went to the supermarket to buy food

We exercise to stay healthy

We worked extra hours to save up for a car

To indicate the intended use of something

In this case the infinitive with to goes after a noun or pronoun

She offered her a chair to sit

My sister in law gave me a recipe to try

after adjectives

EXAMPLES:It’s important to stay focused during class

Rut is happy for her brother to pursue his dreams

After interrogative pronouns

There are verbs that can be followed by an interrogative particle such as how, what, where, when, who.

I don’t know where to go on vacation this year

Can you explain to me how to use this app?

use the infinitive without to

She should call her parents

1.-after modal verbs

We must finish the project

I saw her leave the roomShe felt the ground shake

2.-After perception verbs

3.-After causative verbs such as make, let, have and help to express that someone causes or allows another person to perform an action.

She made him apologize

4.-With the interrogative particle why to suggest something

Why leave Mexico for the chaos of the EU?

List of verbs that are followed by ainfinitive with to

• need
• offer
• plan
• pretend
• propose
• promise
• refuge
• seem

• agree
• afford
• aim
• appear
• arrange
• bother
• care
• consent

The gerund what it is and when to use it

1.-As the subject of a sentence

Walking is good for your healthBecoming a military is a dream of many young people today

2.-As a complement to the main verb

She started crying when she heard the news.He enjoys playing the guitar.

3.-after prepositions

I’m interested in learning new languages. They apologized for arriving late

4.-After certain expressions

I can’t help laughing when I watch that comedy show. I feel like going for a walk.

List of verbs that are followed by a gerund

• finish
• hate
• imagine
• involve
• remember
• suggest
• tolerate
• prefer

• Admint
• advise
• appeciate
• avoid
• begin
• consider
• continue
• enjoy

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