Gerunds & Infinitives
The gerund can be used in which of the following situations:
- as the subject of a sentence
- after prepositions
- as the object of a sentence
- all of the above
The solution was a lot [less/least] effective than we had thought.
less
When do you use the "would rather ..." forms?
Describe the difference between these two sentences:-
- I am used to hot weather.
- I am getting used to hot weather.
The first describes something you are already accustomed to, while the second describes the process of getting accustomed to something.
When is the as ... as structure used?
To show how two people, things, or actions are or are not the same.
True or false? Some verbs can be followed by a gerund or an infinitive and have no change in meaning.
True. (Prefer, intend, love...)
Is any language spoken ____ than English?
more
Say two sentences; one in the "be used to + noun/verb ending in -ing" form and one in the "get used to + noun/verb ending in -ing"
I am used to enduring the cold because I grew up in New England. I am getting used to it being cold in the morning and then very warm in the afternoon.
In one sentence say which of these two things you prefer, and use the word "to"
Cooking / cleaning
I prefer cooking to cleaning.
Use the as ... as structure to compare:
Spain / The United States
Spain is not as large as the United States.
I wanted ______ (call) you last night.
to call
Say a sentence that uses a superlative.
Mandarin is the language with the most native speakers.
When do you use the "had better + base form" form? Give an example.
Your Mom is really mad that you were late coming home. What special structure might she use?
It's about / high time you arrived home.
Use the as ... as structure to compare:
Tortilla / Paella
Tortilla is not as famous of a Spanish food as paella.
Use the gerund form of a verb in a sentence about the summer.
I love swimming when it is hot over the summer.
Describe the difference between the comparative and the superlative.
Comparative: used to compare two people or things; or how two people or things do certain actions
Superlative: used to compare three people or things; or how three people or things do certain actions
The time has come to do something. What should I say?
It is time for you to do your homework.
Give advice to a new student using three sentences with the "had better + base form" special structure.
You had better listen to the teachers.
You had better bring your homework to class.
You had better leave your cell phone in your backpack.
Use the as ... as structure to compare:
Running / hiking
Running is often not as beautiful as hiking.
Name three common adjectives followed by the infinitive.
Afraid, anxious, certain, difficult, easy, happy, likely, lucky, pleased, right, shocked, suprised, welcome, willing, wrong
Say 1-2 related sentences that:
- Is comparative
- Uses an adjective ending in -ing
- Uses an adjective ending in -ed
I was somewhat interested in going to the movies, but my sister was more interested than I was; she thinks horror movies are quite exciting.
Express a preference using the prefer + infinitive form.
I prefer to travel by train.
What is something you are getting accustomed to? Used the "get used to" special structure.
I am getting used to living with people from all around the world.
Use the as ... as structure to compare:
Cooking / reading
Many people would say that cooking can be as relaxing as reading if you do it with other people.