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. 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 the