gerunds vs infinitives
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Gerunds vs. Infinitives
Gerunds
1. Subject/Object of a sentence2. After prepositions3. With certain verbs4. Noun phrases (e.g.: have difficulty, have
trouble)
InfinitivesInfinitive with to
1. With certain verbs2. Adjectives3. Nouns4. Something/Nowhere
+ infinitive5. Infinitive of Purpose
Infinitive without to
1. Modal Verbs2. ’d better and ’d
rather3. Let, make, help
Complex Infinitive and Gerund FormsInfinitive Gerund
Passive Voice Yes Yes
Perfect Forms Yes (to have + PP)
Not always
Continuous Forms
Yes No
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