Gerunds and Infinitives Review

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that acts as a noun.

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is a verb beginning with the word 'to' which acts as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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Identify the function of the gerund in the sentence: 'I enjoy swimming.'

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In this sentence, 'swimming' is a gerund functioning as a noun.

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Identify the function of the infinitive in the sentence: 'She wants to learn.'

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In this sentence, 'to learn' is an infinitive functioning as a noun.

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What is the difference between a gerund and an infinitive?

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A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that acts as a noun, while an infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by 'to'.

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Provide an example of a gerund used in a sentence.

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Example: 'Running is my favorite hobby.'

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Provide an example of an infinitive used in a sentence.

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Example: 'To read is to grow.'

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What role can gerunds play in a sentence?

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Gerunds can function as subjects, direct objects, or objects of prepositions.

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What role can infinitives play in a sentence?

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Infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'She enjoys painting.'

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The gerund in this sentence is 'painting'.