- What is Gerund?
A gerund is a verb in its ing (present participle) form that functions as a noun that names an activity rather th
an a person or thing. Any action verb can be made into a gerund.
Gerund = verb + ing
• We use the gerund after these verbs:
Admit : he admitted having made the mistake.
Avoid : they avoid going on holiday on Saturdays.
Dislike : we dislike reading poems.
Consider : Ralph is considering* buying a new house.
Enjoy : i enjoy playing chess.
Finish : They finished working on their project.
Regret : Do you regret having mentioned it ?
• Gerund after adjective + preposition
- The boss is angry about delaying that delivery.
- Our company is interested in importing that product from your country.
- Travellers are tired of waiting for the bus.
• Gerund after noun + preposition
- You have the chance of winning this nice car.
- The reason for postponing the meeting is unknown.
• Gerund after verb + preposition
- Our supplier apologised for delaying our order.
- Our travel agency concentrates on having more tourists from various countries.
- I feel like drinking a cup of tea.
2. What is Infinitive?
An infinitive is a verb form that acts as other parts of speech in a sentence. It is formed with to + base form of the verb. Ex: to buy, to work.
Infinitive = to + verb
• We use the infinitive with ‘to’ with certain verbs such as:
Agree : Tom agreed to travel with us.
Ask : Our teacher asked us to clean the classroom.
Consent :i don’t think your parents will consent to let you go
there.
Expect : I expect you to succeed in your exam.
Manage : Barbara managed to get another interesting job.
Plan : i plan to start my own business in this beautiful city.
Promise : They promised to help us.
• Verbs followed by infinitives without to
Modals:
• must.
• Could.
• Can.
• Might.
• May.
• Should.
• Have to.
• Would.
Let's/ let/ recommend...
3. We use the gerund or the infinitive after these verbs:
Began:
• he began reading.
• He began to read.
Continue:
• they continued talking.
• They continued to talk.
Hate:
• do you hate working on saturdays?
• Do you hate to work on saturdays?
Like:
• I like swimming.
• I like to swim.
Love:
• she loves painting.
• She loves to paint.
Prefer:
• Pat prefers walking home.
• Pat prefers to walk home.
Start:
• They start singing.
• They start to sing.
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