Infinitives vs. Gerunds: 6 Tips for ESL Learners | EasyTeaching

This video tutorial explains the use of infinitives and gerunds in English grammar. It provides six tips to help learners determine when to use each form, including looking at verbs, adjectives, subjects, question words, prepositions, and how meanings change. The lesson includes examples and practice exercises to reinforce understanding.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a gerund?

• I will finish to get ready.

• I need to get ready.

• I will finish getting ready.

• I need getting ready.

Which verb is typically followed by a gerund?

• Decide

• Hope

• Wait

• Recommend

What is the correct form to use after the adjective 'easy'?

• Easy to pass

• Easy passed

• Easy passing

• Easy pass

Which sentence uses a gerund as the subject?

• To playing the guitar is fun.

• Play the guitar is fun.

• Playing the guitar is fun.

• To play the guitar is fun.

What form should follow the question word 'how'?

• How to swim

• How swam

• How swimming

• How swim

Which sentence correctly uses a gerund after a preposition?

• I am tired to work.

• I am tired of working.

• I am tired working.

• I am tired of to work.

How does the meaning change with the verb 'remember' when followed by a gerund?

• It refers to a past memory.

• It refers to an obligation.

• It refers to a future task.

• It refers to a current action.