Gerunds and Infinitives

Gerunds and Infinitives

1. infinitive

   • the infinitive expresses the meaning of the verb in a general way. whitout reference to any time
     • neeed
       • she needs to make toys for this christmas
     • be sure
       • we are sure to swim in the pool
     • dare
       • we did not dare to sail the angry sea
     • would like
       • mi father would like to wash the car
     • Want
       • i want to run in the park.
     • plan
       • you plan to drink beer this friday
     • be going to
       • I am going tosee you tomorow
     • learn
       • they learn to jump on the house

2. Gerund

   • gerunds,depending on the context, may produce a verbal periphrasis or arquire and adverbial character.
     • practice
       • i want to practice my english everyday
     • suggest
       • we suggest eating vegetables
     • avoid
       • Israel wiil avoidat alll cost a large ground incursion
     • consider
       • she considers sayingthe truth
     • start
       • my lunch star on one minute
     • keep
       • i LIKE TO KEEP THE HOUSE CLEAN AN TIDY
     • enjoy
       • mi mather enjoy buying clothes
     • finish
       • she finish cooking the soup