Gerund and Infinitive

ing – gerund
to - infinitive

Some verbs are followed by a verb with “ing”. we call them gerund.

Some verbs are followed by a verb with “to ”. we call them infinitive

Some verbs are followed by a verb with “ing” or “to”.

Gerund (Ving) Infinitive (to) Either (Ving or to)

Consider Agree Hate
Enjoy Decide Like
Finish Hope Love
Imagine Need Prefer
Practice Want start
Exercises :

Gerund

I enjoy listening to rock music.

Sam usually practices playing the quitar.

Dad finished painting the old chest and went to sleep yesterday.

I imagine being a good writer in the future.

She considered being at work in time but It wasn’t possible.

Infinitive

Mum finally agreed to buy me that scooter.

She decided to stay at home and not to go out.

I hope to pass all my exams.

You need to be more patient in this situation.

Dad wants to change his car because it’s very old.

Either

I hate watching / to watch animated movies.

She likes cooking/ to cook.

David loves spending / to spend time at home.

I prefer staying / to stay at home in this cold weather.

Sam started laughing / to laugh when he fell down.