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Gerund & Infinitive Uses
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Gerund & Infinitive Uses
Gerunds
Types
As subject
Example
Traveling might satisfy your desire for new experiences. (Traveling is the gerund.)
As a direct object
Example
They do not appreciate my singing. (The gerund is singing.)
As a subject complement
Example
My cat's favorite activity is sleeping. (The gerund is sleeping.)
Attachments:
CAT
As object of preposition
Example
The police arrested him for speeding. (The gerund is speeding.)
How to form it
Verb + ing
Infinitive
How to form it
To + verb
The infinitive phrase functions as the direct object of the verb intended.
We intended to leave early.
to leave (infinitive)
early (adverb)
The infinitive phrase functions as an adjective modifying paper.
I have a paper to write before class.
to write (infinitive)
before class (prepositional phrase as adverb)
The infinitive phrase functions as the direct object of the verb agreed
Phil agreed to give me a ride.
to give (infinitive)
me (indirect object of action expressed in infinitive)
a ride (direct object of action expressed in infinitive)
The infinitive phrase functions as the direct object of the verb asked.
They asked me to bring some food.
me (actor or "subject" of infinitive phrase)
to bring (infinitive)
some food (direct object of action expressed in infinitive)
The infinitive phrase functions as the direct object of the verb wanted
Everyone wanted Carol to be the captain of the team
Carol (actor or "subject" of infinitive phrase)
to be (infinitive)
the captain (subject complement for Carol, via state of being expressed in infinitive)
of the team (prepositional phrase as adjective)
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