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Module 6:
GERUND vs. INFINITIVE
What is a gerund?
A gerund is a progressive (ing) form of a verb that
works as a noun in a sentence.
Examples:
Teaching is my passion.
I love cooking.
Her passion is painting stones.
We are afraid of losing you.
What is an infinitive?
An infinitive is a ‘to + V1’ form of a verb that works as
a noun, adjective, and adverb.
Examples:
To go there alone was a stupid question.
I want to eat.
My passion is to cook.
We went there to play.
She was happy to meet me.
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