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GERUNDS

Gerunds and infinitives are forms of verbs that are used differently in sentences. A gerund is created by adding '-ing' to a verb, converting it into a noun. Examples of gerunds include smoking, swimming, and learning.

GERUNDS

GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES

Practice

The most important thing is to learn. abstract complement - less common
The most important thing is learning. normal complement
To learn is important. abstract subject - less common
Learning is important. normal subject
Examples:

Gerunds can be made negative by adding "not." Example: Smoking is not good for your health.

The best thing for your health is not smoking.
He enjoys not working.

Infinitives are the "to" form of the verb. The infinitive form of "learn" is "to learn."

Examples: To learn is important. subject of sentence The most important thing is to learn. complement of sentence

A gerund is a noun made from a verb by adding "-ing."

Example: smoking, swimming, learning, etc