Gerund- Infinitive

Infinitive
Comes after to
For example : He likes to play football. He wants to eat.

Comes after modals like

Can, must, will , may, would, could, might, shall ,neednt
For example : She must walk. Will he buy the bag. You neednt
run.

After auxiliary do ,did

For example : She doesnt sleep well. He didnt watch the TV.

The Gerunds

infinitive + -ing

Gerund as Subject:

Going to parties is fun.

Gerund as Object:

I enjoy reading.

. Gerund after the following verbs

Admit : He admitted having driven too fast.

Avoid: They avoid going on holiday on Saturdays.

 Dislike: We dislike reading poems.

Enjoy: I enjoy playing chess.

Finish: They finished working in the garden.

give up: Susan gives up playing ice-hockey.

keep (on): They keep on running.

Miss: They miss playing with their friends.

Practice: She practiced playing hockey.

regret: Do you regret having mentioned it?

Use the gerund of the following verbs as subject

Swim- walk- watch eat- read-find- cook- sleep smoke

1. lots of vegetables is important for good health.

2. a parking space is difficult in the mornings.

3. to work is a great way to get some exercise.

4. books and magazines can help you to learn English.

5. is fun. I love making dinner for my friend.
6. is a great way to get fit, but Im afraid of the water!

7. is an activity that all animals do. However, did you
know that cats sleep for two-thirds of their lives?

8. cigarettes is very bad for your health.

9. TV is bad for my eyes. Thats what my mother says.