Gerunds & Infinitives

Gerunds & Infinitives

Gerunds

• is a verb ending in –ing that is used as a noun, either as a subject, object or complement. It is an action being used as a thing or idea.

• Reading helps students learn English (subject).

• He enjoys reading for English class (object).

• Her hobbies include reading (complement).

Infinitive

• verb preceded by “to” that is used as a subject, object or complement of a sentence.

• To travel is exciting. (Infinitive as a subject.)

• Henry wants to study English. (Infinitive as an object.)

• He wants a better job to earn more money. (Infinitive as a complement.)