Understanding Gerunds and Infinitives in English Grammar

This page provides a comprehensive guide on when to use gerunds and infinitives in English sentences. It explains the rules for connecting two verbs in a sentence and lists specific verbs that require either the gerund or infinitive form.

The document begins by introducing the concept of using the correct form when connecting two verbs in a sentence. It then provides detailed information on when to use the infinitive form, followed by explanations for using the gerund form.

Definition: An infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by 'to', while a gerund is the -ing form of a verb used as a noun.

For infinitives, the page lists verbs that are followed by the full infinitive form (to + verb). These include:

Example: forget, agree, can't afford, choose, decide, hope, manage, need, offer, plan, prefer, pretend, refuse, try, want, would like, would love

The document provides examples of infinitive usage:

Example: "I want to get this job." and "He promised to go to the cinema with her."

For gerunds, the page lists verbs that are followed by the -ing form:

Example: avoid, can't stand, consider, don't mind, enjoy, fancy, feel like, finish, hate, imagine, like, love, miss, prefer, regret, risk, suggest

Highlight: Gerunds are also used when talking about preferences or likes.

Examples of gerund usage are provided:

Example: "I enjoy going to the theatre.", "I fancy having a picnic this afternoon.", and "I'm fond of taking pictures."

This comprehensive guide serves as an excellent resource for students learning about gerund or infinitive ćwiczenia and gerund or infinitive zasady. It provides clear explanations and examples to help learners understand when to use each form, making it an invaluable tool for mastering these important konstrukcje czasownikowe angielski.