Gerunds and infinitives Online version Learn about the use of the gerund and the infinitive with the use of technology as a resource for learning. by Yohanna Batista 1 What is the formula to create a gerund sentence? Written answer 2 what is the infinitive? Select one or more answers a The infinitive expresses the meaning of the verb in a general way, with reference to time or person. b The infinitive is the basic form of English verbs. Explanation 2 It is usually structured as follows: to + (verb stem), for example, to talk (hablar). However, there is also the form without to.