Jasonismo said: There are two closely-related forms: For example: I recommend you eat the apple. I recommend your eating the apple. Either form is acceptable. So, if you use the infinitive ("eat"), then use the subject pronoun ("you"). But, if you use the gerund ("eating"), then use the possessive ("your"). Other examples: Infinitive examples: To give. To run. To wait. Although an infinitive is easy to locate because of the to + verb form, deciding what function it has in a sentence can sometimes be confusing. Keep in mind that though infinitives are verbs, they function differently from verbs, and instead, they act as a noun, adjective, or adverb. That’s why I spent time developing this gerunds and infinitives list. Gerunds and infinitives are a big deal in English grammar, coming up anywhere from A2 level onwards. However, it’s at B2 level where gerunds and infinitives become essential. You’ll need to know the rules (and the exceptions) to speak or write well at this level. We use gerunds (verb + ing): After certain verbs - I enjoy singing After prepositions - I drank a cup of coffee before leaving As the subject or object of a sentence - Swimming is good exercise We use 'to' + infinitive: After certain verbs - We decided to leave After many adjectives - It's difficult to get up early Senior Member. german. Jan 11, 2021. #1. Hello, I am not sure if I' h ave never come across this piece of grammr or if there isn't any rule at all but I was wondering if you can use the gerund or the to infitinive or both after a the conjunctions whether and if and maybe even after other conjunctions? Is there any rule to that? Exercises: infinitive vs gerund. When to use gerund or infinitive. Test on infinitive and gerund. I Like Doing /To Do It - 1. I Like Doing /To Do It - 2. Gerund and infinitive - quiz. Gerund or infinitive - multiple choice. Infinitive or gerund - choice. Infinitive vs gerund - quiz. You are right. Using the gerund in this way implies the activity is an end in itself. Consider "I cycle" or "I am going to cycle". Both are vague and impart no information about why I cycle. Is it because I need to get to work and cycling is the best means to do that? So when you need to decide which one to use, first check whether the main verb is limited only to gerunds, or only to infinitives. If the verb is not on any of the lists, you can use the following guidelines: The word "go" + sports or recreational activities usually take a gerund. Examples: "Let's go shopping", "They went skiing ". After a bU03.