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    Newsroom "

    Basic Rules for Gerunds and


    Infinitives
    ! Posted on: November 10, 2016

    by Lachlan Gonzales

    Gerunds and infinitives can replace


    a noun in a sentence.

    Gerund = the present participle (-ing)


    form of the verb, e.g., singing,
    dancing, running.

    Infinitive = to + the base form of the


    verb, e.g., to sing, to dance, to run.

    Whether you use a gerund or


    an infinitive depends on the main
    verb in the sentence.

    I expect to have the results of the


    operation soon. (Infinitive)

    I anticipate having the research


    completed eventually. (Gerund)

    Gerunds can be used after certain


    verbs including enjoy, fancy, discuss,
    dislike, finish, mind, suggest,
    recommend, keep, and avoid.

    1) After prepositions of place and


    time.

    I made dinner before getting home.

    He looked unhappy after seeing his


    work schedule.

    2) To replace the subject or object of


    a sentence

    Lachlan likes eating coconut


    oil.

    Jumping off a cliff is


    dangerous, but a real thrill.

    Infinitives can be used after certain


    verbs including agree, ask, decide,
    help, plan, hope, learn, want, would
    like, and promise.

    1) After many adjectives:

    It is hard to make dinner this late.

    I find it difficult to describe my


    feelings about writing research
    essays.

    2) To show purpose:

    I left for Russia to study Russian.

    I came to the office to solve the


    mystery of the missing keys.

    Image
    Credit: http://blog.esllibrary.com/201
    3/02/21/gerunds-and-infinitives-
    helpful-teaching-tips/

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