Verbs Matter: Gerunds
Make a statement using the following information: Gerund as Subject Verb: Study
Studying for finals will be a piece of cake!
Make a statement using the following: Infinitive as Objects of a verb Verb: expect
( Rule number two. Instructions)
They expect me to pay the medical bills.
Use the special verb followed by bare infinitive in a sentence. Special verb: hear
(modal verb + hear)
I could her the rain splatter on the window pane.
Please translate:
Ayer se me olvido apagar las luces de mi carro.
Yesterday, I forgot to turn off the headlights of my car.
Make an idea using the verb: suggest
They suggested changing the meating for another day.
Make a statement using the following information: Gerund as the second Verb: Study
I enjoy studying on the weekends.
Make a statement using the following Infinitive: as second Verb: is
My preference is to get a higher salary and to work fewer hours.
Complete the sentence:
She was upset because I forgot _______ (meet) before.
( I don't recall her name)
She was upset because I forgot meeting her before.
Make a sentence using the verb: refuse
Sammy is refusing to drink her meds
Make a statement using the following information: Gerund as Object of a Preposition Verb: Study
(verb after a preposition rule)
She is talking about studying in England
Make a statement using the following: Infinitive as Adjective Verb + Adjective: be afraid
Don't be afraid to take chances!
Complete the sentence:
She remembers ___________(vist) her grandmother every weekend.
( She doesn't forget that situation)
She remembers visiting her grandmother every weekend.
Make a sentence using the verb: Ask
He asked me to close the window.
Correct the mistake and explain what the error is: I never have difficulty to do my work.
I never have difficulty doing my work. Certain words (avoid, dislike, enjoy, finish, go, practice, and quit) can only be followed by a gerund... never infinitive.
Which one is correct? Why?
A. She loves to go to the theater.
B.She loves going to the theater.
Both are correct. 'love' can be followed by either an infinitive or gerund
Use the following modal followed by a bare infinitive Modal: should
I think you should go to the party.
Use the verb stop to indicate that you had to stop for some reason but only for a moment.
After running for 20 minutes I stopped to drink some water.
Create one statement using the verb: offer
They offered to send the information.
Correct the mistake and explain what the error is: I hope to be eaten the spaghetti in about an hour. I'm hungry!
I hope to be eating the spaghetti in about an hour. I'm hungry! Use (to be + present progressive) to emphasize an ongoing activity.
Which one is correct? Why?
A. Him cooking all the time is really awesome
B. His cooking all the time is really awesome.
His cooking all the time is really awesome. When the gerund is the subject of the subject of a sentence, a possessive must be used.
Make a sentence using an infinitive after an adjective
Use the verb remember to indicate that you are not sure if you did something or not.
( We use it in anegative form)
I can't remember turning in the report!
Create a statement using the verb : start
They will start eating at 7 pm