Using Gerunds and Infinitives Correctly

Using Gerunds and Infinitives Correctly

10th Grade · ELA · 60 min

Lesson Preview

Learning Objective

I can use gerunds and infinitives correctly in sentences.

  • 1

    After a preposition, use the gerund form of a verb, not the infinitive.

  • 2

    After an adjective, you generally use the infinitive form of a verb.

  • 3

    Verbs about likes and dislikes are generally followed by the gerund, while verbs about plans and intentions are normally followed by the infinitive.

Related Lessons

Past Continuous and Simple Past

Past Continuous and Simple Past

Real Conditional Sentences

Real Conditional Sentences

New to Insta~Lesson?

We would love to help you present Insta~Lesson to your colleagues and administrators. Here are a few resources you can use:

How Insta~Lesson Supports Instruction Schoolwide

Learn more about Insta~Lesson's dedicated supports for partner schools.

Create Your Own Lesson