
The Gerund & The Infinitive (Review)
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Tatiana Akyürek
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The Gerund vs The Infinitive (Review)
working vs to work
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Infinitives can be used after adjectives
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Examples:
He was happy to see his old classmate.
I am sorry to hear about your illness.
Jane wasn't afraid to talk about her feelings.
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The Gerund (Ving)
Some verbs are followed by the Gerund.
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Examples:
He keeps losing his school supplies.
Would you mind opening the window?
My friend suggested seeing a doctor.
Let's practice using this grammar, shall we?
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The Gerund is used after prepositions:
of, in, about, after, before, etc.
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Examples:
James is worried about failing the quiz.
Mary isn't interested in dancing.
After eating his lunch, he went for a walk.
I called the school before going on holiday.
Some people are afraid of flying.
My friends are keen on reading.
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Let's practice
Complete the sentences.
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Fill in the Blanks
Jane likes ... (read) horror stories.
Type answer...
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The students had finished
Type answer...
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If the staid doesn't come off, try
Type answer...
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Julia is fond of
Type answer...
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Some people can't go one day without
Type answer...
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The Infinitive (to+V1)
Some verbs are followed by the infinitive
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Examples:
My parents decided to move to a different city.
Lisa promised to tell the truth.
Peter tried to change the tire but he couldn't do it.
Don't forget to lock the door!
She pretended not to see her acquaintance in the supermarket.
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Let's practice
Complete the sentences.
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Fill in the Blanks
I hope
Type answer...
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Lesley can't afford
Type answer...
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They chose
Type answer...
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The plane was expected
Type answer...
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First, they had planned
Type answer...
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We also use the Infinitive to talk about purpose
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For example:
One needs a pencil to write.
Please turn on your phone to play the game.
She took the umbrella not to get wet in the rain.
We wear masks not to catch the virus.
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Let's practice
Complete the sentences.
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Fill in the Blanks
Jane took a taxi
Type answer...
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Fill in the Blanks
The principal called Jack to his office
Type answer...
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Fill in the Blanks
He changed his way
Type answer...
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I stopped at the shopping mall
Type answer...
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She turned off the camera
Type answer...
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There is also the Zero Infinitive.
It has no 'to'
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For example:
The teacher didn't let the kids play outside.
My mom makes me tidy my room.
She could hear birds sing from her room.
I had better study before the exam.
He would rather go out than stay indoors all day long.
Why wait till tomorrow if we could finish the project today?
Why not watch a movie?
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Let's practice
Complete the sentences.
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Fill in the Blanks
Why not
Type answer...
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Fill in the Blanks
I didn't see her
Type answer...
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Some students think that teachers should make them
Type answer...
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Could you
Type answer...
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Why
Type answer...
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Could you
Type answer...
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