Gerund and Infinitive in English A gerund is a verb in its ing (present participle) form that functions as a noun that names an activity rather than a person …
Verbs Followed By Infinitives These verbs followed by infinitives; agree, appear, arrange, care, claim, decide, demand, deserve, fail, get (be allowed to), happen, hesitate, hope, intend, learn, manage, offer, …