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