Gerunds and Infinitives -- Extra English Practice: Grammar
Misha and Larissa teach you how to use gerunds. Learn the basic rules, hear some examples and do some short practice. (Examples and links below)
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A gerund is a verb + ing that acts like a noun. (ex.dancing)
An infinitive is to + verb that acts like a noun. (ex. to dance)
Both gerunds and infinitives can be:
1. the subject of a sentence. 0:43
Dancing is fun. (gerund) To dance is fun. (infinitive) *Although we usually put it at the end: It is fun to dance.
2. the object of a sentence. 1:33
Ex. I like swimming. (gerund) I like to swim. (infinitive)
**Some verbs can be followed by gerunds or infinitives 2:09
**Some verbs can be followed only by gerunds 2:13
**Some verbs can be followed only by infinitives 2:18
Practice 1: 2:24
Ways that gerunds and infinitives are different:
1. Gerunds can follow a preposition. 2:50
Ex. She is worried about passing the test. (correct)
NOT She is worried about to pass the test. (incorrect)
2. A gerund can follow an expression. 4:33
Ex: Larissa can't stand being in really hot places. (correct)
NOT Larissa can't stand to be in really hot places. (incorrect)
3. An infinitive can be used after an object/noun/pronoun. 6:40
Ex. The doctor told me to drink more water. (correct)
NOT The doctor told me drinking more water. (incorrect)
4. Infinitives can follow adjectives. 8:14
Ex. I'm lucky to have good friends. (correct)
NOT I'm lucky having good friends. (incorrect)
Practice 2: 8:55
Review cards: 9:15
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