Gerund and Infinitives

Gerund and
Infinitives

Gerunds and infinitives come from verb

forms but function as nouns in a
sentence, often as direct objects.

Gerund = an -ing form Infinitive = to + a base

of a verb form
She enjoys painting. He wants to paint the
kitchen yellow.
Gerund and
Infinitives

Use a gerund after the

Avoid following verbs and Suggest
expressions:
Quit
Discuss
Practice
Dislike
Don't mind Enjoy Feel like
Gerund and
Infinitives
Learn Seem
agree
Agree
Be sure

Wish Use an infinitive after the Plan

following verbs and
expressions:
Expect
Hope

Choose

Would like Need

Want Decide
 Other verbs and expressions can be
Begin followed by either a Start
gerundorGerunds and ininitivesan
infinitive: Prefer
Can't stand

Like
Hate

Continue love
Gerund and
Infinitives

Remember: There are two other –ing

She is painting. (present participle)

The trip was relaxing.