infinitive &gerund Flashcards

1
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Base: to gerund

A

to +verb+ ing

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base: Gerund

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verb +ing

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3
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base infinitive

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verb

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4
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base; to infinitive

A

to + verb

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5
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function: Gerund

A

acts like a noun in a sentence

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Function: to gerund

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part of a expressen of phrase where ‘to’ is part of a preposition.

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7
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Function: infinitive

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Used after certain modal verbs (can, must, should), and after “let,” “make,” or “help” when used in the causative sense.

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8
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Function: to infinitive

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It can act as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.

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9
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When to use: gerund

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After certain verbs (e.g., enjoy, avoid, consider), prepositions, or expressions.

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10
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When to use: to gerund

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After certain expressions like “look forward to,” “be accustomed to,” “be committed to,” etc., where “to” is a preposition, not part of an infinitive.

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11
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When to use: infinitive

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After modals or causative verbs.

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When to use: to infinitive

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