B1
gerund vs infinitive
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| gerundnoun/ˈdʒer.ənd/ | Meaning A verb form ending in -ing that is used as a noun. | Goes with — | Example In the sentence 'I enjoy swimming', the word swimming is a gerund. |
| infinitivenoun/ɪnˈfɪn.ə.tɪv/ | Meaning the basic form of a verb, usually used with "to", as in "to go" or "to eat" | Goes with bare infinitive | Example After "must" we use the infinitive without "to". |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
After modal verbs we use the bare .