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 'Swimming is fun,' 'swimming' is a gerund.

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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 in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'I want to eat,' 'to eat' is an infinitive.

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How do gerunds function in a sentence?

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Gerunds function as nouns, meaning they can be subjects, objects, or complements.

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How do infinitives function in a sentence?

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Infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs, depending on their use in the sentence.

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Identify the gerund in this sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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'reading' is the gerund.

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Identify the infinitive in this sentence: 'She wants to travel the world.'

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'to travel' is the infinitive.

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What is the difference between a gerund and an infinitive?

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A gerund is a verb form 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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In the sentence 'He is good at drawing,' what is the gerund?

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'drawing' is the gerund.