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. For example, 'Swimming is fun.'

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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'. For example, 'to dance' or 'to read'.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Running is my favorite hobby.'

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The gerund is 'Running'.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'I want to learn Spanish.'

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The infinitive is 'to learn'.

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In the sentence 'She enjoys painting', is 'painting' a gerund or an infinitive?

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'Painting' is a gerund.

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In the sentence 'He decided to leave early', is 'to leave' a gerund or an infinitive?

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'To leave' is an infinitive.

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Choose the correct form: 'I love (to swim/swimming) in the summer.'

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The correct form is 'swimming'.

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Choose the correct form: 'They prefer (to play/playing) soccer.'

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The correct form is 'to play'.

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun in a sentence.

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What is the function of an infinitive in a sentence?

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