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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