gerunds and infinitives review

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence.

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to', and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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How does a gerund function in a sentence?

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A gerund can function as a subject, direct object, subject complement, or object of a preposition.

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How does an infinitive function in a sentence?

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An infinitive can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'She enjoys reading books.'

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The gerund is 'reading'.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'He wants to learn Spanish.'

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The infinitive is 'to learn'.

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What is the difference between a gerund and a present participle?

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A gerund functions as a noun, while a present participle functions as an adjective or forms part of a verb tense.

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Provide an example of a gerund phrase.

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An example of a gerund phrase is 'running in the park'.

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Provide an example of an infinitive phrase.

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An example of an infinitive phrase is 'to go to the store'.

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In the sentence 'Her favorite hobby is painting,' what is the gerund?

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The gerund is 'painting'.