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We use gerunds (verb + ing): After certain verbs - I enjoy singing; After prepositions - I drank a cup of coffee before leaving; As the subject or object of a sentence - Swimming is good exercise; We use 'to' + infinitive: After certain verbs - We decided to leave; After many adjectives - It's difficult to get up early; To show purpose - I came ...
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Gerunds are formed when you add -ing to the verb, while an infinitive has to before the verb’s base form. Both verb complements may function as subjects and objects in a sentence. Keep reading to learn the difference between gerunds and infinitives.
Infinitive and Gerund. There are certain words in English that are usually followed by an infinitive or gerund. If you are not sure whether to use the infinitive or gerund, check out our lists or look the words up in a dictionary.
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Here are the general rules for choosing between gerund or infinitive patterns: a. Verb + Gerund: I enjoy playing. I denied stealing. Explanation: Gerunds are used for actions that happen before or at the same time as the main verb. b. Verb + Infinitive: I decided to visit my uncle. I want to go out. Explanation: Infinitives are used for actions ...
The infinitive is the basic form of the verb. We can use the infinitive with or without to e.g. (to) be, (to) have, (to) do. The gerund is the -ing form of a verb. Learn when to use the gerund and when to use the infinitive in English grammar with Lingolia’s online lesson.
We use ‘_ing verbs’ or gerunds after: e.g. enjoy, like, dislike, love, discuss, finish, keep, etc. E.g. I enjoy cooking. We use 'to + infinitive’ after: e.g. decide, want, forget, choose, etc. e.g.
