Grammar: Gerund or Infinitive? Quiz
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A gerund is a noun made from a verb by adding "-ing."
Infinitives are the "to" form of the verb. The infinitive form of "learn" is "to learn."
Both gerunds and infinitives can be used as the subject of a sentence.
As the object of a sentence, gerunds and infinitives are usually not interchangeable.
The gerund form must be used when a verb comes after a preposition.
Some verbs require the infinitive after them; others require a gerund. In some cases either will be correct.
Select the correct form, either infinitive or gerund, in the following sentences.
Infinitives are the "to" form of the verb. The infinitive form of "learn" is "to learn."
Both gerunds and infinitives can be used as the subject of a sentence.
As the object of a sentence, gerunds and infinitives are usually not interchangeable.
The gerund form must be used when a verb comes after a preposition.
Some verbs require the infinitive after them; others require a gerund. In some cases either will be correct.
Select the correct form, either infinitive or gerund, in the following sentences.