5 Questions
What is an infinitive in English?
The verb form that has 'to' at the beginning
What is a gerund in English?
A verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun
How can you identify an infinitive in a sentence?
It has 'to' followed by the base form of a verb
Which verb form functions as a noun in a sentence?
Gerund
In the sentence 'She enjoys singing,' what is 'singing'?
Gerund
Study Notes
Infinitives and Gerunds
- An infinitive is a verb form that starts with 'to', followed by the base form of a verb (e.g., to run, to eat, to learn).
- A gerund is a verb form that ends with '-ing' and functions as a noun in a sentence (e.g., running, eating, learning).
Identifying Infinitives
- An infinitive can be identified in a sentence by looking for the 'to' + base form of a verb construction (e.g., to go, to study, to write).
Verbs Functioning as Nouns
- A gerund (a verb form ending with '-ing') functions as a noun in a sentence, often serving as the subject, complement, or object of a verb.
Sentence Analysis
- In the sentence 'She enjoys singing,' 'singing' is a gerund, functioning as a noun and representing the thing being enjoyed.
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