Definitions
Gerund: a word that is derived from a verb but is a noun.They are usually a noun that ends in ing.
Participle: a word formed from a verb but is an adjective. They usually end in ing or ed
Infinitives: An infinitive phrase is the infinitive form of a verb plus any complements and modifiers. to+verb
Examples
Gerund-Eating blackberries without washing them will make you ill. (noun that ends in ing)
Participle-My mother is a working woman (adjective describing noun)
Infinitive-He likes to knead the dough slowly.(describes verb)
Participle: a word formed from a verb but is an adjective. They usually end in ing or ed
Infinitives: An infinitive phrase is the infinitive form of a verb plus any complements and modifiers. to+verb
Examples
Gerund-Eating blackberries without washing them will make you ill. (noun that ends in ing)
Participle-My mother is a working woman (adjective describing noun)
Infinitive-He likes to knead the dough slowly.(describes verb)