Gerunds and Infinitives

What is a gerund?

• A gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun.

• A gerund is a verb form that is only used in past structures

• A punctuation mark

What is an infinitive?

• The past tense form of a verb

• The base form of a verb preceded by 'to'.

• A type of adverb

All verbs can use gerunds and infinitives.

• TRUE

• FALSE

This of verbs that can have gerunds after them:​ ​​ (a)  

• miss, enjoy and keep.
• hope and want.
• decide, agree and admit.

This of verbs that can have infinitives after them:​ ​​ ​ (a)  

• imagine and finish
• avoid, consider and deny.
• hope, want and promise.

Complete the sentence with the correct gerund or infinitive form:

I miss ​ (a)   to school.​

• going
• to go
• goes

Complete the sentence with the correct gerund or infinitive form:

I want​ ​ (a)   well in the course.​

• doing
• done
• to do