Grammar
Gerund & Infinitive
When to use -ing or to + verb
Grammar
📖 Gerund vs Infinitive
| Gerund (-ing) | Infinitive (to + verb) |
|---|---|
| Used as a noun "Swimming is fun." |
Used to express purpose "I came to help." |
| After prepositions "Interested in reading" |
After certain verbs "Want to learn" |
| After certain verbs enjoy, love, hate, finish, avoid |
After certain verbs want, need, hope, plan, decide |
| Example: "I enjoy reading." | Example: "I want to read." |
🇲🇦 الفعل مع -ing أو to + فعل: قواعد الاستخدام
📌 Common Verbs
Gerund (-ing)
- enjoy, love, hate
- finish, stop, avoid
- mind, admit, deny
- consider, imagine
Infinitive (to + verb)
- want, need, hope
- plan, decide, refuse
- promise, agree, learn
- offer, expect
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Practice
Choose the correct form
1. I enjoy (read) books.
2. She wants (learn) French.
3. He is interested in (travel).
4. They decided (stay) at home.