Gerund and Infinitives
Gerunds and Infinitives

A gerund
is the +ing form of a verb e.g., going, talking, understanding
etc.
An infinitive
= to + the simple form of a verb e.g. to talk, to go, to play etc.
1. Playing tennis is my hobby.
(gerund-noun)
2. I
enjoy playing tennis. (gerund)
3. She
is exhausted because she has played tennis.
4. She
is excited about playing tennis. (gerund)
5. Walking is good exercise.
6. Sara
and Nadia are playing tennis. (Verb-present participle)
7. Sara
and Nadia were playing tennis. (present participle)
8. I
heard some surprising news (noun). (adjective-present participle
adjective)
9. I
am breaking a news.
10.
I have a breaking
news.
11.
We walked about going to the park. (gerund)
12.
She is in charge
of organizing the meeting.(gerund)
13.
I am used to sleeping
with the windows open.
14.
I used to
sleeping/sleep with the windows open.
15.
She is used to studying/study
a lot these days.
16.
He was
used to driving/drive a lot those days.
17.
We used to play/playing football in
school.
18.
We were
used to playing/play football in school.
19.
I
looked forward to the summer holidays.
(look forward to, be used to, get used to,
with a view to)+ gerund
20.
I looked forward to seeing the summer holidays.
21.
I am used
to taking tea.
22.
I used to
take tea.
23.
If offer prayers
regularly, we shall get used to offering five times a day.
24.
Instead
of ______ (study), she likes to watch a movie.
25.
I am accustomed
to taking/take tea.
26.
My students are capable
of writing on the picture.
Exercise: 1
Use the correct form of the verbs:
1. Instead of _____ (study), she likes to watch a
movie.
2. I enjoy _____ (swim) in the ocean.
3. They are considering ______ (start) a new
business.
4. Janet regrets not _______ (take) the job offer.
5. Running a marathon requires a lot of ______
(train).
6. He loves _____ (play) the guitar in his spare
time.
7. My parents always encouraged me ______ (pursue)
higher education.
8. Sarah is interested in ______ (learn)
photography.
9. We are _____ (look) forward to ______ (attend)
the concert.
10. The children were excited about ______ (go) to
the amusement park.
11. The team celebrated their victory by ______
(cheer) and jumping up and down.
12. I can't stand ______ (wait) in long lines at the
grocery store.
13. She is ______ (consider) ______ (adopt) a rescue
dog from the local shelter.
14. John ______ (enjoy) ______ (play) soccer with
his friends on the weekends.
15. The teacher emphasized the importance of ______
(study) for the exam.
16. They ______ (plan) on _______ (renovate) their
kitchen next month.
17. The children used to ______ (fascinate) by
_______ (watch) the fireworks display.
18. Sarah apologized for _____ (arrive) late to the
______ (meet).
19. He is passionate about ______ (help) others in
need.
20. We appreciate your support in ______ (organize)
the charity event.
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