GERUNDS

GERUNDS

1. Best for use in sentences about actions that are real or complete or that have been completed

2. Example: I STOPPED WORRYING ABOUT THE FUTURE

   • In this example the worrying was real and it happened until I stopped

3. WE REALLY ENJOY CLIMBING MOUNTAINS

   • In this example the climbing is real and it's something we like to do

4. INFINITIVES

   • Infinitives are best for use in sentences about actions that are unreal or abstract, or that will occur in the future.
     • • I’d like you to think about something. In this example, I’m asking you to think about something, but the thinking hasn’t happened yet.
     • Can we take a walk without you stopping to smoke? In this example, we’re talking about taking a walk and the smoking hasn’t happened yet.