Here are 30 examples of sentences where a gerund is used, followed by the solution of that sentence using an infinitive:
1. Gerund Sentence: Running marathons requires discipline.
– Infinitive Solution: To run marathons requires discipline.
2. Gerund Sentence: I enjoy dancing at weddings.
– Infinitive Solution: I enjoy to dance at weddings.
3. Gerund Sentence: Cooking dinner takes time.
– Infinitive Solution: To cook dinner takes time.
4. Gerund Sentence: Swimming in the ocean is refreshing.
– Infinitive Solution: To swim in the ocean is refreshing.
5. Gerund Sentence: They discussed hiking in the mountains.
– Infinitive Solution: They discussed to hike in the mountains.
6. Gerund Sentence: Reading novels helps improve vocabulary.
– Infinitive Solution: To read novels helps improve vocabulary.
7. Gerund Sentence: Playing the piano requires practice.
– Infinitive Solution: To play the piano requires practice.
8. Gerund Sentence: She regrets missing the train.
– Infinitive Solution: She regrets to miss the train.
9. Gerund Sentence: He suggested studying together.
– Infinitive Solution: He suggested to study together.
10. Gerund Sentence: Exploring new cultures fascinates me.
– Infinitive Solution: To explore new cultures fascinates me.
11. Gerund Sentence: Traveling to exotic places is her dream.
– Infinitive Solution: To travel to exotic places is her dream.
12. Gerund Sentence: Listening to music relaxes my mind.
– Infinitive Solution: To listen to music relaxes my mind.
13. Gerund Sentence: Painting landscapes requires creativity.
– Infinitive Solution: To paint landscapes requires creativity.
14. Gerund Sentence: After exercising, she feels energized.
– Infinitive Solution: After exercising, she feels to be energized. (sometimes infinitive has to be used suitably)
15. Gerund Sentence: Helping others brings joy.
– Infinitive Solution: To help others brings joy.
16. Gerund Sentence: Watching movies is his favorite pastime.
– Infinitive Solution: To watch movies is his favorite pastime.
17. Gerund Sentence: I considered adopting a pet.
– Infinitive Solution: I considered to adopt a pet.
18. Gerund Sentence: They enjoy hiking in the woods.
– Infinitive Solution: They enjoy to hike in the woods.
19. Gerund Sentence: Running in the rain can be refreshing.
– Infinitive Solution: To run in the rain can be refreshing.
20. Gerund Sentence: Studying late at night is common during exams.
– Infinitive Solution: To study late at night is common during exams.
21. Gerund Sentence: Baking cookies is a fun activity.
– Infinitive Solution: To bake cookies is a fun activity.
22. Gerund Sentence: He suggested playing board games.
– Infinitive Solution: He suggested to play board games.
23. Gerund Sentence: Writing poetry expresses my emotions.
– Infinitive Solution: To write poetry expresses my emotions.
24. Gerund Sentence: Running on the beach is invigorating.
– Infinitive Solution: To run on the beach is invigorating.
25. Gerund Sentence: They practiced dancing for the performance.
– Infinitive Solution: They practiced to dance for the performance.
26. Gerund Sentence: Trying new recipes is an adventurous hobby.
– Infinitive Solution: To try new recipes is an adventurous hobby.
27. Gerund Sentence: Singing in the choir requires dedication.
– Infinitive Solution: To sing in the choir requires dedication.
28. Gerund Sentence: Helping the community is a rewarding experience.
– Infinitive Solution: To help the community is a rewarding experience.
29. Gerund Sentence: Walking in the park is a relaxing activity.
– Infinitive Solution: To walk in the park is a relaxing activity.
30. Gerund Sentence: She started learning Spanish for her trip.
– Infinitive Solution: She started to learn Spanish for her trip.