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GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES Gerund (-ing)  and  Infinitive  forms of any verb are the  invariable ,  non-personal  forms that act as diverse components of a sentence. Take, for instance, the verb  go .              GO              Gerund form: GOING             Infinitive form: TO GO             Bare Infinitive: GO In context              Going  out the night after an exam is a great idea . (-ing form acting as  Subject )              I came to the exam just  to go  out after we finish it . (infinitive form acting as  Purpose Clause )   ...