Gerunds and Infinitives

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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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Give an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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Running 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' (e.g., to run, to eat).

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Give an example of an infinitive in a sentence.

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I want to learn how to swim.

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How do you form a gerund from a verb?

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To form a gerund, add -ing to the base form of the verb.

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What is the gerund form of the verb 'to swim'?

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Swimming.

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What is the infinitive form of the verb 'to help'?

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To help.

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In the sentence 'I enjoy reading books', what is the gerund?

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Reading.

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In the sentence 'She wants to travel', what is the infinitive?

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To travel.

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Can gerunds be used as subjects in a sentence?

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Yes, gerunds can act as the subject of a sentence.