Gerunds and Infinitives

Gerunds and Infinitives

1. Gerunds

   • It is the basic form of the verb +ING
     • Writing
       • reading
         • washing

2. Gerund

   • it is the basic form of the verb + ING
     • verbs followed by gerund
       • finish
         • enjoy
           • keep
             • start
               • consider
                 • avoid
                   • susgest
                     • practice
                       • you practice dancing salsa
                     • she suggets playing tennis in the park
                   • he avoids going late
                 • they consider inviting him to the party
               • we started plannig the new strategy
             • they keep calling her
           • they enjoy getting togeter
         • she finished teaching the verb

3. infinitive

   • It is the basic form of the verb +TO
     • verbs followed by infinitive
       • Want
         • plan
           • would like
             • be going to
               • be sure
                 • learn
                   • need
                     • he needs to complete the homework
                   • she learn to cook chicken
                 • we are sure to win the match
               • they are going to the school
             • you would like to sleep
           • they plan to go to park
         • he wants to play soccer
     • dare
       • he dares to jump very high