English – Grammar: Gerunds and Infinitives usage – 2nd Year Secondary Bac – Algerian Curriculum

Gerunds and Infinitives: Usage

Gerund (V+ing)

Used as subject/noun: “Swimming is fun.”
After prepositions: “I am good at playing tennis.”
After certain verbs: enjoy, avoid, suggest, finish, mind.

Infinitive (to + V)

After certain verbs: want, need, decide, hope, promise, learn.
To express purpose: “I went to buy food.”
After adjectives: “It is easy to do.”

Exercises

Exercise 1: Complete with gerund or infinitive:
1. I enjoy (read) ___.
2. She wants (go) ___ home.
3. They decided (leave) ___ early.