Verbs: Infinitives and Gerunds

Verbs: Infinitives and Gerunds

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Infinitives are the "to" form of the verb.

I would love to cook a pizza for you.

A gerund is a verb that ends in -ing and acts the same as a noun.

Escaping from your responsibilities is not the solution.

Please, stop wasting water.

Exercise 1

Read each sentence. Write whether the underlined words contain an infinitive verb or a gerund.

Fill in the Blanks

I decided to attend university away from home.

Fill in the Blanks

We enjoy visiting the zoo when the weather is nice.

Fill in the Blanks

I recommend trying on the dress before you buy it.

Fill in the Blanks

I expect to get home around 1:00.

Fill in the Blanks

She continued talking after the teacher said stop.

Fill in the Blanks

He will continue driving until the evening.

Gerunds are often used when actions are real, fixed or completed.

I like playing online games at night.

Infinitives are often used when actions are unreal or refer to the future.

I would like to play online games with you.

Exercise 2

Choose the gerund of the infinitive form of the verb in parentheses that best completes each sentence.

Multiple Choice

My dentist recommends - my teeth three times a day. (brush)

• brushing

• to brush

Multiple Choice

Leanne expects - the package by Monday. (receive)

• to receive

• receiving

Multiple Choice

Victoria wants - video games all night. (play)

• playing

• to play

Multiple Choice

The family quit - after the car accident. (drive)

• driving

• to drive

Multiple Select

The librarian loves - long books. (read)

• to read

• reading

Multiple Choice

The baby keeps - as he learns to walk. (fall)

• to fall

• falling

Multiple Choice

I hope - a scholarship for university. (receive)

• receiving

• to receive

Exercise 2 and 3

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