Infinitive and Gerund as subject.

Question 1

• An infinitive phrase can be the subject of a sentence. We usually begin the sentence with “it” an put the infinitive phrase “at the end of the sentence or clause”

Answer 1

_” it “ is expensive “to go” to college.
_ “ it” is important to have a college education.
“ “it” makes me feel good “to give” money to poor people.

Question 2

A Gerund phrase can be use as the subject

Answer 2

_“Going to college” is expensive
_ “Having a college education” is important
_ “Giving money to poor people” makes me feel good.

Question 3

Some times we begin a sentence with an infinitive phrase.

_A sentence that begins with an infinitive is very formal.

Answer 3

_ “To pay” for college is difficult for most families.
_“To build” libraries was Carnegie’s dream.
_ To give money away is the best thing rich people can do, according to Carnagie.