Gerund or Infinitive? Easy Rules Every Student Should Know
- By Harford Institute
Masih bingung kapan harus menggunakan gerund dan infinitive dalam bahasa Inggris? Tenang, kamu tidak sendiri. Banyak pelajar sering salah menggunakan pola seperti:
- I enjoy reading books
- I want to read books
Lalu, apa bedanya?
What Is a Gerund?
What Is a Gerund?
Gerund adalah verb + ing yang berfungsi sebagai noun.
Formula:
Examples:
- She enjoys reading.
- I love traveling.
- They avoid coming late.
Common Verbs Before Gerund:
- enjoy
- love
- avoid
- like
- dislike
Baca Juga: Pengertian Gerund
What Is an Infinitive?
Infinitive adalah bentuk dasar verb yang diawali “to”.
Formula:
Examples:
- I want to learn English.
- She decided to join.
- We plan to study abroad.
Common Verbs Before Infinitive:
- want
- decide
- hope
- plan
- need
Easy Rules to Remember
Use Gerund After:
- prepositions
- enjoy/love/avoid
- activities as subjects
Example:
- She is good at speaking English.
- Reading improves vocabulary.
Use Infinitive For:
- goals or purposes
- plans and decisions
Example:
- I study hard to pass the exam.
- They decided to move.
Common Mistakes
❌ I enjoy to play football.
✅ I enjoy playing football.
❌ She wants going abroad.
✅ She wants to go abroad.
Memahami gerund and infinitive sebenarnya cukup mudah jika kamu fokus pada pola dasar dan sering latihan. Gunakan:
- gerund setelah preposition dan kata seperti enjoy,
- infinitive setelah kata seperti want dan decide.
Semakin sering praktik, semakin natural grammar kamu dalam bahasa Inggris.
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