Gerund and Infinitive Mind Map for English Grammar
See how gerunds and infinitives are formed, and which verbs take each one. Then turn your own grammar notes or worksheet into a map.
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- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
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Build Your Grammar Map From Your Notes
Upload a textbook chapter, a lesson PDF or a list of verbs, and get a map of the patterns.
Map from your own material
Upload a PDF, Word file, slides or notes, and the AI sorts the verb patterns into branches.
Clear pattern structure
Branches separate gerund-only, infinitive-only and both-form verbs, with example sentences.
Quiz and flashcards next
Turn the map into a quiz to test verb patterns, or make flashcards from the same notes.
How to Make Your Own Grammar Map
Three steps from a lesson file or a topic to a study map you can expand.
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Add your material
Upload your grammar notes or worksheet, or type the topic as gerunds and infinitives.
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AI builds the map
The map groups forms, meanings and verb patterns into expandable branches.
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Study, quiz and export
Expand any verb list, take a quiz on the patterns, then export the map as PNG or PDF.
Gerund and Infinitive Mind Map Explained
A gerund and infinitive mind map organizes two verb forms that often confuse learners. A gerund is the -ing form used as a noun, as in enjoying reading. An infinitive is to plus the base verb, as in decided to leave. Many verbs take only one form, some take either with little change in meaning, and a few change meaning depending on the form used.
- Gerund forms: -ing verbs used as subjects, objects or after prepositions.
- Infinitive forms: to plus base verb, used for purpose, intention and some objects.
- Verbs followed by gerunds: enjoy, avoid, finish, suggest, consider.
- Verbs followed by infinitives: decide, hope, promise, plan, refuse.
- Meaning changes: stop smoking versus stop to smoke, remember and forget patterns.
Use the map to review patterns before a test, then check your understanding with a quiz. CogniGuide can build a personalized map from your own grammar notes, so the verb lists match your course.
Gerund and Infinitive Questions
Common questions about these verb forms and the map.
What is the main difference between a gerund and an infinitive?
A gerund is the -ing form acting as a noun, such as swimming is fun. An infinitive is to plus the base verb, such as to swim is fun. Both can be subjects or objects, so the choice often depends on the verb before them.
Are there verbs that can take either form?
Yes. Verbs like like, love, begin and start can take either form with little change in meaning. Verbs like stop and remember change meaning depending on which form follows.
Which file types can I use to build this map?
You can upload a PDF, Word (DOCX) or PowerPoint (PPTX) file, a text or Markdown file, or an image. You can also type the topic directly.
Can I turn the grammar map into a quiz?
Yes. Any map can become a quiz to test yourself on the verb patterns. The free plan includes 5 creations a week with no payment needed.