Infinitives
This is the base form of a verb, often preceded by "to."
Infinitive
This is a verb form that ends in "-ing" and functions as a noun.
a gerund
Fill in the blank: I can’t believe it’s only 10 AM and you’ve ______ had three cups of coffee!I can’t believe it’s only 10 AM and you’ve ______ had three cups of coffee!
already
"Committee"
Example sentence: She joined the planning committee for the festival.
The unstressed "tee" sound kuh-MIT-ee
What does "superb" mean?
This word means "extremely good or impressive," often used to describe performances or achievements.
"A superb performance"
Identify the infinitive in this sentence: She wants to learn English.
"to learn"
Identify the gerund in this sentence: She enjoys swimming in the ocean.
"swimming"
Fill in the blank: She hasn’t replied to my message ______. I’m still waiting for her response.
yet
Ceremony.
Example sentence: The award ceremony will begin at 6 PM.
CER-e-mo-ny
What is "an exhibit"?
an object or collection of objects on public display in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.
"The museum is rich in exhibits"
Fill in the blank: I am happy ____ you again!
Fill in the blank: I’m good at ____ new languages.
learning
Choose the correct sentence:
A) Have you eaten dinner already?
B) Have you eaten dinner yet?
C) Both are correct, but with different meanings.
C) Both are correct, but with different meanings"? (A expresses surprise; B is a neutral question.
Neighborhood
example sentence: Our neighborhood is hosting a clean-up day
NAY-bor-hood
What is "ominous"?
giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening
"There were ominous dark clouds gathering overhead"
Choose the correct sentence:
A) She enjoys to swim.
B) She wants to swim.
B) She wants to swim"
Choose the correct sentence:
A) He finished to eat dinner.
B) He finished eating dinner.
B) He finished eating dinner
Identify and correct the mistake in this sentence: I didn’t see that movie already.
I haven’t seen that movie yet.
Exhibit
Example sentence: Can you come see the Frida Kahlo Exhibit at the Isabella Steward Gardner museum with me on Friday?
Eg-zib-it
What is "unremarkable"?
not particularly interesting or surprising.
"His early childhood was unremarkable."
Correct the error in this sentence: He suggested to take a break.
"He suggested taking a break"? (Some verbs, like "suggest," require a gerund instead of an infinitive.)
Correct the error in this sentence: I look forward to meet you.
"I look forward to meeting you"? (After "look forward to," we use a gerund, not an infinitive.)
Rewrite this sentence using "yet", its okay to change the meaning: They have already made a decision.
They haven’t made a decision yet.
Entrepreneur
Example sentence: The local entrepreneur is sponsoring the event.
AHN-truh-pruh-NUR
What is "galvanized"?
shock or excite (someone) into taking action.
"the urgency of his voice galvanized them into action"