Grammar: ⚙️ Verbs in Depth: 🎭 Modals & 🌱 Non-Finite Verbs (Advanced) (B2) - Lesson 8: Perfect Gerunds (having V3) & Perfect Infinitives (to have V3)

Grammar: Advanced Verb Forms C2 Lesson 8: Perfect Gerunds & Infinitives What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use the Perfect Gerund and Perfect Infinitive to add precision and emphasize the sequence of events in your speech and writing. Why It Matters: Adding Precision Using "perfect" forms allows you to be very clear that one action happened *before* another. This adds a layer of sophistication and precision to your language. Good (B2 Level) He denied that he stole the money. Better (C2 Level) He denied having stolen the money. The Grammar Rules 📖 The Perfect Gerund Formula: having + past participle Use this form to show that an action was completed before the action of the main verb. To replace "After": After finishing his work, he went home. → Having finished his work, he went home. After certain verbs (e.g., deny, regret, remember): I regret that I said that. → I regret having said that. The Perfect Infinitive Formula: to have + past part…