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Infinitives, Gerunds, And Participles
Infinitives are verb forms that are preceded by the word to, such as to eat, to grow, to work. Gerunds are verb forms that end with -ing and act as nouns. (Running is my hobby, swimming is fun) Participles are verb forms that end with -ing that act as adjectives (swimming pool, skating rink) E.g. Team officials heralded Cap Day as an attempt at attracting a larger turnout of fans. – should be replaced as “to attract”
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1. Infinitives
2. gerunds
Infinitives and Gerunds Exercise
Mastering “Infinitives, Gerunds, And Participles” for SAT Success

Words that are generally followed by gerunds

admit                 anticipate                     appreciate

avoid                 cannot help                  commence

defer                 consider                       contemplate               

delay                 deny                             enjoy

entail                 facilitate                       finish

give up              imagine                        involve

justify                 keep                            mention

miss                  necessitate                  postpone

quit                    practice                       prevent                     

report                recommend                 resent

resist                 risk                              suggest

tolerate             understand                  

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