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Morning to all,

Another question........Is there an easy simple way to explain when the gerund is used and when the infinitive??? Or is it just down to having to learn by heart the when and where.

Annie
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Welcome, Anniebee.

Here's a nice source: verbs followed by gerunds and infinitives

Let us know if you have any questions.
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Thanks for the welcome and for the info.........I see it´s a bit tricky, have to study it carefully.

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