Verb Followed by infinitives or gerunds

What is the difference between an infinitive and a gerund?

• An infinitive is a verb form that functions as a noun, while a gerund is a verb form that expresses an action.

• An infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by 'to', while a gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun.

• An infinitive is a verb form ending in -ing, while a gerund is the base form of a verb preceded by 'to'.

• An infinitive is a verb form that can be plural, while a gerund is always singular.

Give an example of a verb followed by an infinitive.

• sleep

• want

• eat

• run

Provide an example of a verb followed by a gerund.

• enjoy

• sleeping

• running

• eating

Which common verbs are typically followed by an infinitive?

• eat, sleep, run

• cry, laugh, dance

• study, work, play

• want, need, like, plan, decide, hope, promise, refuse, agree, learn, manage, offer, pretend, seem, tend, appear, fail, hesitate, afford, choose, expect, intend, mean, wish, attempt, continue, forget, help, like, love, prefer, start, try

Name a few common verbs that are usually followed by a gerund.

• jump

• run

• eat

• enjoy, avoid, consider, finish, suggest

When do we use an infinitive after a verb?

• To show a preference or desire.

• To express purpose, intention, or result.

• To indicate a completed action.

• To express time or duration.

In which situations do we use a gerund after a verb?

• When the verb is followed by a pronoun, and the pronoun is acting as a noun in the sentence.

• When the verb is followed by a preposition, and the preposition is acting as a noun in the sentence.

• When the verb is followed by another verb, and the second verb is acting as a noun in the sentence.

• When the verb is followed by an adjective, and the adjective is acting as a noun in the sentence.

Fill in the blank: She enjoys __________ (read) books in her free time.

• reader

• reading

• readed

• reads

Fill in the blank: He decided __________ (go) for a run after work.

• gone

• to go

• going

• goes

Choose the correct form: I like __________ (swim/swimming) in the pool.

• swum

• swam

• swim

• swimming