5 ways to use ‘Infinitives’

Ø Infinitive = to bare verb ( to sleep. )

Ø Often perform the same function as noun.

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Infinitive can be…

1.    Subjects                        ® To do the right thing is not easy.

                     To learn a new language is helpful.

                     It’s not easy to do the right thing.

                     It’s helpful to learn a new language.

2.    Object                           ® I want to help you.

                    They love to travel.

3.    Subject complement     ® Her job is to assist you.

My dream is to open a business.

4.    Adjective                      ® I told you to wait!

He wants me to leave.

5.    Adverbs                        ® we must study to learn.

I want to learn to sing.

6 ways to use ‘ Gerund ’

Gerund can be…

1.    Subject                          ® Running is good for your heart.

2.    Object                           ® ​He hates waking up early.

3.    Subject Complement    ® What I hate most is repeating.

4.    Object Complement     ® I saw I’m riding his bike.

5.    Obj. of Preposition       ® I ‘m interested in improving myself.

6.    Obj. of a possessive      ® She doesn’t like your boring her​ around.