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.
A gerund is a verb in its ing (present participle) form that functions as a noun that names an activity rather than a person or thing. Any action verb can be made into a gerund.
Examples:
Reading a lot of fun.
To help is important.
He suggested returning home.
He offered to return home.
Let’s go shopping.
I am thinking about changing my job.
We had fun playing with the kids.
He came to help.
I was happy to see her.
I jog daily, and I like jogging very much.
I usually don’t jog, but I like to jog when I get the chance.
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When to use gerunds and infinitives
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.
A gerund is a verb in its ing (present participle) form that functions as a noun that names an activity rather than a person or thing. Any action verb can be made into a gerund.
Examples: