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This document provides an overview of gerunds and infinitives, noting that both can function as nouns and name activities rather than objects or people. It defines a gerund as a verb in its "ing" form that functions as a noun, such as "breathing" or "helping." An infinitive can exist with or without "to" and can function as the subject or object of a verb, like "to read" or "to speak." Sources for further information are also included.

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Gerunds & InfinitivesResearch Investigation
Description Both gerunds and infinitives can be nouns, which means they can do just about anything that a noun can do. Although they name things, like other nouns, they normally name activities rather than people or objects.
Gerund A GERUND is a verb in its "ing" form (the present participle); for example, raining, dancing, laughing, thinking, creating, running, and so on. By definition, they are activities . either physical or mental. These words function as NOUNS in a sentence Breathing is necessary.Driving a car requires good vision.Helping other people feels good.
InfinitiveAn infinitive may exist with or without the word "to". For example, following modal verbs (can, may, must, ... ). Infinitives with the word "to" can function as either the SUBJECT or the OBJECT of a verb. To read a good book is my favorite form of relaxation.To win means everything to him.To speak a foreign language well requires practice.
Sourceshttp://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/gerunds.htmhttp://www.englishpage.com/gerunds/part_1.htmhttp://www.sonnerct.com/English_Rules/LR10_Gerunds_Infinitives.htm

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