Grammar Spotlights Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is a “gerund”
A gerund is the -ing form of a verb that functions in a sentence as a noun.
What is an “infinitive”?
An infinitive is the most basic form a verb using the word “to”.
What is the gerund form of “run”
running
What is the gerund form of “sleep”
sleeping
what is the infinitive form of “sleep”
to sleep
Turn the gerund “writing” into its infinitive form
to write
Turn this phrase into a gerund for the verb “use”
I use a computer
I am using a computer
Turn this phrase into a gerund for the verb “worship”
I worship God
I am worshipping God
Turn this phrase into an infinitive for the verb “glorify”
Glorify God through worship
To glorify God through worship
Turn this phrase into an infinitive for the verb “make”
…makes us wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ
To make us wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
Turn this phrase into an infinitive for the verb “help”
It will help our purpose
To help our purpose
Turn this infinitive into its gerund form for the verb “eat”:
To eat
Eating
