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Say whether the words underlined are infinitives/ participles or gerunds. I like to eat fruits rather than eating sweets.

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Question

Say whether the words underlined are infinitives/participles or gerunds.

I like to eat fruits rather than eating sweets.

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Solution

  1. to eat: Infinitive
  2. eating: Participle
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Chapter 4.6: The Gift of the Magi - Warming Up! [Page 179]

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