Gerunds & Infinitives
They are good at (solve) problems.
They are good at solving problems.
How would you describe someone who works very well with others in a team?
Collaborative
How does a confident person act nonverbally?
Greeting people, shaking hands.
- Good eye-contact
- Standing tall (not slouched)
They _________ (work) on the project since Monday.
They have been working on the project since Monday.
He needs a new laptop for class.
What he needs is a new laptop for class.
Practicing everyday for hours can help build your skillsets.
Is it a gerund or infinitive as the _______?
Subject, Direct Object of a Verb or Subject Complement?
Gerund as the Subject
Being ________, they quickly formed an opinion without knowing the full story.
Judgmental
Correct the sentence:
He has watched TV all day.
He has been watching TV all day.
Use: Present Perfect Continuous
She ________ (complete) her studies already.
She has completed her studied already.
They prefer studying in a quiet area.
What they prefer is studying in a quiet area.
We are too tired (leave) the house.
We are too tired to leave the house.
How would you describe a person who is very focused and not playful?
Serious
Correct the sentence:
Has you been playing the guitar yet?
Have you played the guitar yet?
Use: Present Perfect
He __________ (read) that book recently.
He has been reading that book recently.
We like cooking our comfort meals on Fridays
What we like is cooking our comfort meals on Fridays.
He hopes to win the competition.
Is it a gerund or infinitive as the _______?
Subject, Direct Object of a Verb or Subject Complement?
Infinitive as the direct object of a verb.
Create a sentence using ambitious:
Example: We try to be ambitious in school. Our goal is to be very successful and graduate with honors.
Create a sentence with indifferent?
Example: I'm indifferent about others' behavior. If it doesn't affect me.
________ she ________ (visit) Paris yet?
Has she visited Paris yet?
We are looking for my keys.
What we are looking for are my keys.
The best solution was working together.
Is it a gerund or infinitive as the _______?
Subject, Direct Object of a Verb or Subject Complement?
Gerund as the subject complement.
Create a sentence with imaginative:
Example:
Many artists are very imaginative with their work.
Correct the sentence:
What we need are more information.
What we need is more information.
_________ you ever_________ (eat) sushi?
Have you ever eaten sushi before?
I bought a new phone.
What I bought was a new phone.