Gerunds and Infinitives Overview

The video tutorial introduces the concepts of gerunds and infinitives, explaining their differences and usage in English grammar. The instructor shares personal anecdotes and emphasizes that gerunds and infinitives should not be used together in the same sentence. Examples are provided to illustrate the correct use of gerunds (verb or noun plus -ing) and infinitives (to plus base verb). Common mistakes are highlighted, and the tutorial concludes with a reminder to choose one form over the other in sentences.

What is the main topic of the lesson introduced in the beginning?

• The history of English grammar

• The importance of punctuation

• Gerunds and infinitives

• The difference between nouns and verbs

What is a gerund?

• A verb form ending in -ed

• A noun or verb plus -ing

• A type of adjective

• A past tense verb

Which of the following is an example of a gerund?

• To run

• Runs

• Running

• Ran

What is the correct gerund form of 'to shop'?

• To shop

• Shopping

• Shops

• Shopped

What is the infinitive form of the verb 'to shop'?

• Shopping

• Shopped

• To shop

• Shops

Which sentence correctly uses an infinitive?

• I like swimming to.

• I like to swim.

• I like swim to.

• I like to swimming.

What is the structure of an infinitive?

• Verb plus -ing

• To plus base verb

• Verb plus -ed

• Base verb only

Which of the following is an example of an infinitive?

• Eats

• Eaten

• Eating

• To eat

What is the correct infinitive form of 'to ski'?

• Skied

• Skiing

• To ski

• Skis

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of a gerund?

• Swimming is fun.

• I like to swimming.

• I went swimming.

• I enjoy swimming.