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.

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the word 'to' plus a verb.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Swimming is fun.'

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Swimming

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'She hopes to travel next year.'

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to travel

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun.

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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.

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

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reading

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'He wants to play soccer.'

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to play

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Can gerunds be used as subjects in a sentence?

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Yes, gerunds can be used as subjects.

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Can infinitives be used as adjectives?

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Yes, infinitives can modify nouns and function as adjectives.