Gerund and 'to' Infinitive

𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐝 is a verb form that functions as a noun which ends "-ing".
Infinitive is a basic form of a verb that usually follows "to".

Infinitive ( full infinitive )

Rules	Example
1) to express purpose	He went to read a book.
2) after would love / like / prefer	I 'd love to drink a coffe.
3) after adjectives (angry, glad ,sorry, happy, pleased, etc.)	I'm glad to meet you here.
4) with too or enough	He's too old to dance.
5) after certain verbs (advise, agree, appear, decide, expect, hope, manage, offer, promise, refuse, seem, want, etc. )	I hope to see him again
6) after question words (where, how ,what, who, which)	I don't know what to say.

Infinitive ( bare infinitive )

Rules	Example
1) after modal verbs (can, must etc.)	They must go soon.
2) after let / make / hear / see + object	Let me stay or i'll make you regret it.

Gerund ( -ing form )

Rules	Example
1) as a noun	Jumping is dangerous.
2) after love, like, disklike, hate, enjoy	I love eating pizza.
3) after start, begin, stop, finish	They started doing their homework at 4:00.
4) after go for physical activities	We went skiing last week.
5) after certain verbs (avoid, admit, deny, mind, prefer, regret, risk, spend, suggest, etc.)	I don't mind cleaning the house.
6) after the expressions: I'm busy, it's no used, it's (no) good, it's worth, what's the use of, be used to, there's no poin (in), be used to, there's no point (in)	It's worth seeing that movie.
7) after prepositions	He left without taking his umbrella.
8) after hear, see, sound to emphasize an action in progress	They saw him crossing the street.

Exercises - Gerund and 'to' Infinitive

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