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    This document discusses the differences between gerunds and infinitives in English. It begins by defining gerunds as verbs that function as nouns with an "-ing" ending, while infinitives are basic verbs that are not conjugated and use "to" before the verb. It provides examples of how gerunds and infinitives are structured and used differently, such as gerunds expressing completed actions and infinitives expressing future actions. Finally, it lists some common verbs that take gerunds or infinitives as their object, such as "enjoy" taking a gerund and "afford" taking an infinitive.

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    This document discusses the differences between gerunds and infinitives in English. It begins by defining gerunds as verbs that function as nouns with an "-ing" ending, while infinitives are basic verbs that are not conjugated and use "to" before the verb. It provides examples of how gerunds and infinitives are structured and used differently, such as gerunds expressing completed actions and infinitives expressing future actions. Finally, it lists some common verbs that take gerunds or infinitives as their object, such as "enjoy" taking a gerund and "afford" taking an infinitive.

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    PRESENTASI

    TUGAS
    kelompok 3
    Difference between gerund
    and infinitive in English
    INTRODUCTION

    Diyanatul 'ulya Diana Afrilia


    GERUND AND INFINITIVE

    GERUND INFINITIVE
    The definition of GERUND itself is a verb
    Meanwhile, the meaning of the to
    that functions as a noun . Gerund is
    infinitive is a basic verb that has not
    almost the same as the form in Present
    undergone a change in form, either due
    participle/V-ing , but it turns out that
    to a change in time (tenses) or the
    Gerund is a noun, while Present participle
    addition of the s/es/ies suffix.
    is an adjective. If the Gerund is used as a
    Subject , the Gerund can stand alone or
    be formed as a Gerund Phrase .
    STRUKTUR DIFFERENCES IN THE STRUCTURE
    OF THE GERUND AND THE TO INFINITIVE

    For gerunds, the suffix that is needed/added is the ending -ing on a basic verb
    . Meanwhile, the infinitive is a word that requires the affix "to" before the basic
    verb .

    example difference use of "ing" and "to"

    • Drink (verb) + "ing" : Drinking


    • Drive (Verb) + "ing" : Driving
    • To+ Drink (Verb) : To Drink
    • To+ Drive (Verb) : To Drive
    EXAMPLE "GERUND+INFINITIVE"

    Gerund Invinitive
    "Verb+ing" "To+verb"
    playing badminton is very I suggested to go to dinner
    entertaining.
    DIFFERENCE GERUND FUNCTION AND TO
    INFINITIVE

    Differences:
    a. The gerund can be the object of a preposition, while the to infinitive cannot. For
    example:
    Sam is thinking about moving into a new house
    b. . Gerunds are used to express actions that are real or have been completed. For
    example:
    I considered joining the English Olympiad ..
    c. Meanwhile, the Invinitive is used to express an abstract or new action that will be
    carried out. For example:
    I'd like you to pick me up tomorrow.
    DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GERUND AND TO
    INFINITIVE VERB

    a. Verb + gerund b. To infinitive + verb


    • enjoy • Afford
    • finish • Agree
    • consider • Aim
    • mention • Arrange
    • discuss • Bother
    • suggest • Claim
    • appreciate • Demand
    • mind • Determine
    • avoid • Have
    • delay • Hope
    • Guarantee, etc.
    LET'S
    DISCUSS
    is any question??
    Thank
    you!
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    shortcomings and mistakes

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