VERB +GERUND /INFINITIVE
VERB +GERUND /INFINITIVE Using Gerunds or infinitives Uso de Gerundios o infinitivos One of the difficulties of the English language is to know whether to use a gerund (ex : doing) or an infinitive (ex : to do). Generally speaking we can use the following rules: Una de las dificultades del idioma inglés es saber si se usa un gerundio (por ejemplo, hacer) o un infinitivo (por ejemplo, para hacer). En términos generales, podemos usar las siguientes reglas: Examples Rules Explanations Verb + gerund 1. I enjoy playing 2. I denied stealing Often we use the gerund for an action that happens before or at the same time as the action of the main verb. 1. I enjoy myself at the time of playing. 2. I deny having stolen anything before. Verb + infinitive 1. I decided to visit my uncle 2. I want to go out Often we use the infinitive for act...