{"id":273258,"date":"2026-09-10T03:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T08:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/?p=273258"},"modified":"2026-09-10T03:00:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T08:00:11","slug":"gerunds-infinitives-b2-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/zh\/blog\/gerunds-infinitives-b2-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastering Gerunds and Infinitives for B2 English"},"content":{"rendered":"
Gerunds are verbs ending in -ing<\/span> that act like nouns, while infinitives are the base form of a verb, usually with ‘to’<\/span> \uff08\u4f8b\u5982\uff0c, to read<\/span>), often used to express purpose or after certain verbs.<\/strong> Understanding when to use each is essential for B2 English learners. Gerunds can be the subject of a sentence, follow prepositions, or come after specific verbs. Infinitives often show purpose, follow adjectives, or appear after a different set of verbs. Mastering these forms will make your English sound more natural and accurate, helping you express complex ideas clearly. Pay close attention to verbs that can take both forms, as their meaning might change.<\/div>\n

What Are Gerunds and Infinitives?<\/h2>\n

In English, verbs can change their form to function differently in a sentence. Two common forms are gerunds and infinitives.<\/p>\n