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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Provide an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'I enjoy reading books,' the gerund is 'reading.'

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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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Provide an example of an infinitive functioning as a noun.

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In the sentence 'To swim is my favorite activity,' the infinitive 'to swim' functions as a noun.

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How can infinitives function in a sentence?

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Infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.

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What is the role of gerunds in a sentence?

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Gerunds function as nouns in a sentence.

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Identify the gerund in the following sentence: 'She loves dancing at parties.'

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The gerund is 'dancing.'

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Identify the infinitive in the following 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 to form continuous tenses.

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Provide an example of an infinitive functioning as an adjective.

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In the sentence 'She has a lot of work to do,' the infinitive 'to do' functions as an adjective describing 'work.'