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Wed Aug 16, 2006 9:39 am Gerund or infinitive?

Hi, There are often questions about the difference in use between the gerund and infinitive. I attach a piece I wrote some time ago showing the different uses, which may prove useful to someone: Gerund or infinitive: 'to fly or not to fly' http://www.english-test.net/stories/46/index.html Alan _________________ English as a Second Language You can read my ESL story Phrasal Verbs/run

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