Summary gerund and infinitive

Gerunds /infinitive
 Definitions:
Gerund: It’s the verbs that end with “ing” and act as a noun.
Example:
 Jenny enjoys studying.
 My brother likes walking.
Not all the verbs with ing are gerunds, only those who
acts as a noun.
Infinitive: the basic form of a verb that usually fallows “to”.
Example:
 I need to practice more.
 I planned to study next week.
 When to use gerunds
and infinitives:
o Some verbs and phrasal verbs are followed by a gerund or
infinitive, and others by either:

Gerund Infinitive Both
 admit  afford  begin
 advise  agree  continue
 avoid  appear  hate
 be used to  arrange  intend
 can’t help  ask  like
 can’t stand  love

 consider  care  prefer
 deny  decide  Start
 discuss  demand  forget