Grammar: Gerund or infinitive The gerund is a special form of the verb that looks like a verb with the ending -ing, but has the qualities of a noun (so it can answer the question "What?"). Gerund examples:
The infinitive is an indefinite form of a verb that answers the questions “What to do? What to do?"The infinitive can be with the particle to (to-infinitive) and without the particle to (bare infinitive), it is also called the “bare infinitive”:to read – read
In our native language there is no part of speech similar to the gerund, so we use the infinitive (What to do?). But in a statement in English, you need to know in which cases the gerund is used, and in which the infinitive.
We can define it in terms of:
1. Form functions in a sentence
2. Construction or verb that precedes the form
3. Value
Exercises 1 - Choose the correct answer
You should avoid (have) an argument with your mother.
Let me (stay) up a little longer. I don’t want to come back in empty house.
The attic needs (paint).
They didn’t let us (leave) the room.
She’s not old enough (drive) a car.
Take a deep breath (feel) better.
I can’t stand (watch) stupid videos.
My parents made me (stay) at home.
Will you help me (repair) this toy?
It’s not worth (try) to spend your time on him.
You should (be) very careful when you cross the street.
He was advised (report) about the accident to the police.
