BEGINNERS: INFINITIVES OR GERUNDS?

 The most common uses of the infinitive are:

1. After certain verbs, e.g. decide, would like, etc.

              I decided to study hard for my exams.
              I would like to travel around the world.


2. After adjectives.

              It is difficult to understand.
              It is not easy to get up early on Mondays.

3. To indicate purpose.

              We use a camera to take photos.
              We study a lot to pass all the exams.


The most common uses of the gerund are:

1. After certain verbs, e.g. love, don't mind, spend (time)

             She spent hours chatting with her friends.
             I love reading.

2. As the subject of a sentence.

              Smoking is bad for your health.
              Pointing at people is rude.

3. After prepositions.

             He is really good at dancing.
             Turn off the lights before leaving.

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