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1 Gerunds or Infinitives Chart By Really Learn English ! Is it before Reading is > Does it describe a real action? > Use a gerund . Example: the main verb ? a lot of fun. Does it describe a general > Use an infinitive. Example: To help is important. or future action? Is it after Does it appear on the "Verbs followed He suggested > > Use a gerund . Example: the main verb ? Only by Gerunds " list? returning home. Does it appear on the "Verbs followed He offered > Use an infinitive. Example: Only by Infinitives " list? to return home. If it doesn't appear on Does it describe sports or > > Use a gerund . Example: Let's go shopping. either of the two lists recreational activities? Does it appear after I am thinking about > Use a gerund . Example: a preposition? changing my job. Does it appear after the words: We had fun playing > Use a gerund . Example: have / spend / waste? with the kids. Does it show the > Use an infinitive.
2 Example: He came to help. intention or purpose? Does it show the reason? > Use an infinitive. Example: I was happy to see her. If it doesn't fall into any Does it describe I jog daily, and I like > > Use a gerund . Example: of these categories a real action? jogging very much. Does it describe a general or I usually don't jog, but I. > Use an infinitive. Example: future action? like to jog when I get th