Download - Grammar presentation
are a part of English grammar that many
English learners find challenging. In this post,
I will help you understand when to use a
gerund or infinitive to describe
the purpose of someone or something.
In English, both gerunds and infinitives can
be used to talk about the reason why we
use or do something.
A hair dryer is for drying hair.
I use a hair dryer to dry my
hair.
A gerund is a verb that acts like a noun. To form a gerund, add –ing to the end of the verb.
Example:
What is a hair dryer for?
A hair dryer is for drying hair.
*the thing being described is the subject of the sentence.
An infinitive is the to + verb form. To
describe the purpose of someone, use
aninfinitive.
Example:
What do you use a hair dryer for?
I use a hair dryer to dry my hair.
› Choose the correct answer:
1. We go _________ every week.To swimm/swimm/swimming
2. Let it _____.
Being/be/to be
3. He dreams of _____ an actor.
Become/to become/becoming
4. They enjoy _________.
Cycle/to cycle/cycling
5. It is not easy ____ good friends.
Find/to find/ finding
6. My friend is afraid of _________.
Fly/to fly/flying
4. Jane is good at _________.
Read/to read/ reading
8. He wanted ___________ a new computer
game.
Bu/to buy/buying
9. I am crazy about _______.
Kiss/to kiss/kissing
10. You must _________ to my party.
Come/to come/ coming