Gerund and infinitive
Angleščina · 9. razred
Today, we'll explore two special forms of verbs: the gerund and the infinitive. Understanding them will help you speak and write English more accurately. It's simpler than you might think!
Ključni pojmi
- Verb
- A word that describes an action, state, or occurrence.
- Gerund
- The -ing form of a verb that acts like a noun.
- Infinitive
- The base form of a verb, usually with 'to' in front of it.
- Preposition
- A word like 'in,' 'on,' 'at,' 'for,' 'about.'
The Gerund: Verb Acting Like a Noun
A gerund is the -ing form of a verb that functions as a noun in a sentence. It can be the subject, object of a verb, or object of a preposition. You form it by adding -ing to the base verb, like 'running' or 'eating'.
- Gerunds are verbs ending in -ing that act as nouns.
- They can be used as subjects, after certain verbs, or after prepositions.
The Infinitive: 'To' + Base Verb
An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually with 'to' in front of it, such as 'to run' or 'to eat'. We often use infinitives to show purpose or after specific verbs. They also follow adjectives and question words.
- Infinitives are 'to' + the base form of a verb.
- They express purpose, follow certain verbs, adjectives, or question words.
Verbs with Both Gerunds and Infinitives
Some verbs can be followed by both a gerund and an infinitive, but the meaning can change. For example, 'try to do something' means to attempt, while 'try doing something' means to experiment. Similarly, 'stop to do something' is to pause for an action, and 'stop doing something' is to cease an activity.
- Some verbs can take both gerunds and infinitives.
- The choice between a gerund and infinitive can change the meaning of the sentence.
Zanimivosti
- Swimming is my favorite sport uses a gerund as the subject.
- I came here to learn English uses an infinitive to express purpose.
Povzetek
Gerunds are -ing forms of verbs acting as nouns, used after certain verbs and prepositions. Infinitives are 'to' + base verb, expressing purpose or following specific verbs, adjectives, and question words. Remember that some verbs can take both, often with a change in meaning.
Pogosta vprašanja
Kaj se naučimo pri temi Gerund and infinitive?
Today, we'll explore two special forms of verbs: the gerund and the infinitive. Understanding them will help you speak and write English more accurately. It's simpler than you might think!
Kaj je verb?
A word that describes an action, state, or occurrence.
Kaj je gerund?
The -ing form of a verb that acts like a noun.
Kaj je infinitive?
The base form of a verb, usually with 'to' in front of it.
Kako na kratko povzamemo temo Gerund and infinitive?
Gerunds are -ing forms of verbs acting as nouns, used after certain verbs and prepositions. Infinitives are 'to' + base verb, expressing purpose or following specific verbs, adjectives, and question words. Remember that some verbs can take both, often with a change in meaning.
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