What is a Gerund?
A gerund is a verbal form with the ending -ing.
Working, eating, dancing. We can use it when we have two verbs in a row.
I like eating in the restaurant.
A gerund is a verbal form with the ending -ing.
Working, eating, dancing. We can use it when we have two verbs in a row.
I like eating in the restaurant.
What is an infinitive?
An infinitive is the basic form of a verb. Work, play, paint, etc. It is not the main verb in a sentence. They are used after a modal verb:
I can play.
I want to see your new car.
I like to smell this fragance.
An infinitive is the basic form of a verb. Work, play, paint, etc. It is not the main verb in a sentence. They are used after a modal verb:
I can play.
I want to see your new car.
I like to smell this fragance.
Use of Gerunds and Infinitives
How to use gerunds and infinitives?
In some cases it is possible to use both options.
I like making pizza or I like to make pizza.
He began to run but He began running.
After the propositions, it is necessary to use gerunds.
You are good at playing chess!
She is happy about marrying a rich man.
Sometimes gerunds can play the role of a noun. For example: Drawing is my favourite hobby. Don't forget to include the be verb.
Also we can use infinitives to express purpouse.
I bought this pencil to draw better. (Because I want to draw better).
How to use gerunds and infinitives?
In some cases it is possible to use both options.
I like making pizza or I like to make pizza.
He began to run but He began running.
After the propositions, it is necessary to use gerunds.
You are good at playing chess!
She is happy about marrying a rich man.
Sometimes gerunds can play the role of a noun. For example: Drawing is my favourite hobby. Don't forget to include the be verb.
Also we can use infinitives to express purpouse.
I bought this pencil to draw better. (Because I want to draw better).
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