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 used in a sentence.

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"Swimming is my favorite hobby."

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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', that can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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Provide an example of an infinitive used in a sentence.

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"To read is to travel through time."

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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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What is the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'John prefers taking photos of people rather than videos.'?

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The gerund phrase is 'taking photos of people'.

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What is the infinitive phrase in the sentence: 'Susan wanted to get warm so she walked closer to the fire.'?

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The infinitive phrase is 'to get warm'.

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In the sentence 'Mark made sure I understood that Texas was the team to beat.', what is the function of the infinitive?

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The infinitive 'to beat' functions as an adjective.

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In the sentence 'Every day he has chores to do around the house.', what is the function of the infinitive?

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The infinitive 'to do' functions as an adjective.