Вопрос школьника
Read the rules about the use of gerunds and infinitives and find an example of each in extracts a-f below. — Прочитайте правила использования герундиев и инфинитивов и найдите пример каждого из выписок a-f ниже.
Ответ от учителя
Gerunds and infinitives are verb forms that can function as nouns in a sentence. Gerunds end in -ing and infinitives are preceded by the word «to». The choice between using a gerund or an infinitive depends on the verb that precedes it and the context of the sentence.
Here are examples of gerunds and infinitives used in the extracts a-f:
a) «I enjoy playing tennis.» — In this sentence, «playing» is a gerund that functions as the object of the verb «enjoy».
b) «I want to learn how to play the guitar.» — In this sentence, «to play» is an infinitive that follows the verb «learn».
c) «She stopped talking to me.» — In this sentence, «talking» is a gerund that functions as the object of the verb «stopped».
d) «I need to finish writing this report.» — In this sentence, «writing» is a gerund that follows the verb «finish».
e) «He promised to call me later.» — In this sentence, «to call» is an infinitive that follows the verb «promised».
f) «I remember seeing that movie before.» — In this sentence, «seeing» is a gerund that follows the verb «remember».
