English Grammar : Infinite, Gerund and Participle
English grammar Infinitive An infinitive uses the base form of a verb, often with "to," functioning as a noun, adjective, or adverb. It remains unchanged regardless of subject or tense. - To learn is essential for success. (As subject) - She wants to dance. (As object) - This is the book to read. (As adjective) - He studies to pass the exam. (As adverb) Bare infinitives omit "to" after verbs like make, let, see, or hear in active voice. - They made him leave early. - I saw her run. Gerund A gerund is the -ing form of a verb acting as a noun, used as subject, object, or after prepositions. It differs from participles by its noun role. - Swimming is healthy exercise. (As subject) - He enjoys reading books. (As object) - She is good at painting. (After preposition) - Avoid eating junk food. (Direct after certain verbs) Gerunds follow prepositions like "to" in phrases such as look forward to. - I look forward to meeting you. Participle Participles are verb for...