Infinitives and Gerunds in English

The video tutorial by Arnel covers the use of gerunds and infinitives in English grammar. It explains the basics of infinitives, bare infinitives, and gerunds, and how they function in sentences. The tutorial discusses when gerunds and infinitives can be used as subjects, emphasizing the abstract and poetic nature of infinitive subjects. It also covers the use of infinitives to show purpose and give instructions. The video includes lists of verbs that are followed by gerunds or infinitives, providing examples and definitions to clarify their usage.

What is the purpose of using a Venn diagram in the lesson?

• To show adjective usage

• To illustrate verb tenses

• To explain sentence structure

• To compare gerunds and infinitives

Which of the following is a bare infinitive?

• Eating

• Eat

• To eat

• Eaten

How does a gerund function in a sentence?

• As a noun

• As an adverb

• As an adjective

• As a verb

In what context are infinitives often used as subjects?

• In abstract and poetic contexts

• In everyday conversation

• In technical writing

• In historical texts

What is the purpose of using 'to' at the start of a sentence?

• To express a command

• To show purpose or give instructions

• To indicate a question

• To describe an action

Which verb is always followed by a gerund?

• Decide

• Avoid

• Plan

• Hope

Which verb is always followed by an infinitive?

• Enjoy

• Consider

• Manage

• Finish

Which verb can be followed by an object and then an infinitive?

• Finish

• Enjoy

• Consider

• Ask

Which verb can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive with no change in meaning?

• Plan

• Decide

• Avoid

• Start

What does 'remember' mean when followed by a gerund?

• To give advice

• To express regret

• To plan a future action

• To recall a past action