Gerunds and Infinitive

Infinitive

to plus Verb - it can be used as a noun, adjective or adverb

Verb plus Preposition plus Gerund - think about, insist on, worry about

Example: Don't worry about missing the class

Gerund - As the object of the verb

Example: I always enjoys traveling on business

Adjective plus Preposition plus Gerund - Curious, about, afraid of, interested in

Example: I am curious about learning photography

Gerund - As the subject of a sentence

Example: Training new resources is manager's responsibility

Infinitive - As the object of a verb

Example: We decided to discuss resource benefits.

It plus be plus infinitive

Example: We hoped to finish the assignment on Monday.

Following a verb: (gerund) - Gerunds and infinitives both can replace a noun as a object of the verb. That depend on the main verb in the sentence.

Example: we anticipate having the assignment done by Monday (Gerund)

Following a verb: (Infinitive) - Gerunds and infinitives both can replace a noun as a object of the verb. That depend on the main verb in the sentence.

Example: we expect to have the assignment done by Monday (Infinitive).

Following a preposition : (Gerunds)

Gerunds only can follow a preposition. Infinitive cannot follow a preposition

Infinitive of purpose

The companies merged in order to increase their market value

Gerund

Verb plus ing - it can be used as a noun