Infinitives & Gerunds Flashcard

Infinitives & Gerunds Flashcard

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English

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an infinitive?

Back

An infinitive is the base form of a verb, often preceded by 'to'. For example, 'to run', 'to eat', 'to read'.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a gerund?

Back

A gerund is the -ing form of a verb that functions as a noun. For example, 'running', 'eating', 'reading'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do we use gerunds after certain verbs?

Back

Gerunds are used after certain verbs like 'enjoy', 'admit', 'keep', and 'suggest'. For example, 'I enjoy swimming'.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do we use infinitives after certain verbs?

Back

Infinitives are used after certain verbs like 'want', 'need', 'decide', and 'hope'. For example, 'I want to go'.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between 'I like to swim' and 'I like swimming'?

Back

Both are correct, but 'I like swimming' emphasizes the activity itself, while 'I like to swim' can imply a preference for the action.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using a gerund as the subject.

Back

'Reading is my favorite hobby.' Here, 'reading' is the subject of the sentence.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using an infinitive as the subject.

Back

'To read is enjoyable.' Here, 'to read' is the subject of the sentence.

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