Strengthen your understanding of gerunds and infinitives in real-life contexts. Learn how meaning changes depending on which form you use after certain verbs, adjectives, and expressions.
Complete or arrange each sentence with the correct form: gerund (verb + ing) or infinitive (to + verb). Some verbs can take both forms, but the meaning often changes — read the context carefully.
Gerunds often describe general or completed actions, while infinitives often describe specific purposes or intentions. Context clues (time, emotion, purpose) will help you decide which form is correct.
Some verbs can be followed by either gerunds or infinitives, but the meaning changes depending on what comes next. For example, “I stopped smoking” means quitting, while “I stopped to smoke” means pausing another action to smoke. Mastering these subtle distinctions improves comprehension and natural expression.
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