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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 infinitives

able                   afford                allow                arrange

ask                     attempt            begin                care

cease                 choose            claim                 consent

continue             decide             deserve             enable

expect                fail                    hesitate            hope

intend                 learn                like                    mean

neglect               plan                 prefer                prepare

pretend              promise           refer                  refuse

start                   tend                 threaten            volunteer

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