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Say whether the words are infinitives, participles or gerunds: (1) The athletes wanted to take part in the running race. (2) Would you like to eat at the dining table? (3) Reading is good for the mind and soul. So take up reading books. (4) I like to…

Say whether the words are infinitives, participles or gerunds: (1) The athletes wanted to take part in the running race. (2) Would you like to eat at the dining table? (3) Reading is good for the mind and soul. So take up reading books. (4) I like to eat fruits rather than eating sweets. (5) Listening and speaking sharpen your language skills.

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  1. to take – infinitive; running – gerund (used before a noun: a race for running)
  2. to eat – infinitive; dining – gerund (a table for dining)
  3. Reading – gerund; reading – gerund
  4. to eat – infinitive; eating – gerund
  5. Listening – gerund; speaking – gerund
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