Gerunds and Infinitives (for Purpose)
Both as gerunds and infinitives can be used to talk about why we use or do something.
A gerund is a verb that acts like a noun. To form a gerund, add –ing to the end of the verb.
To describe the purpose of something, use for + gerund:
I use the table to eat and do homework .
Gerunds
A gerund is a verb that acts like a noun. To form a gerund, add –ing to the end of the verb.
To describe the purpose of something, use for + gerund:
what is a table for?
The table used for eating or writing .
what is a kitchen for?
the kitchen is used for cooking food.
Infinitives
An infinitive is the to + verb form. To describe the purpose of someone, use an infinitive.
what is a table for?
I use the table to eat and do homework .
what is a kitchen for?
I use the kitchen to cook .
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