RULES
As a noun in a sentence, we use________.
gerunds OR infinitives
gerunds
I'm sure you're all glad ______ early again for classes today. (wake up)
to wake up
She recommended ______ this weekend. the weather will be perfect. (ski)
skiing
I have decided __________ (travel) to Mexico one day. I love _____ (eat) spicy food.
I have decided TO TRAVEL to Mexico one day. I love EATING spicy food.
I offered _______ him some money but he said no. (give)
to give
We use ____ after adjectives.
gerunds OR infinitives
infinitives
I can't stand ______________ in a big city. (live)
living
My sister learned _____ a bicycle when she was 5years old.. (ride)
to ride
I hope _______ you again soon! (see)
to see
What are the uses of GERUNDS?
used as NOUNS, after some verbs and most prepositions
We use ______ for verbs of like or dislike (like, love, hate).
gerunds OR infinitives
Gerunds / infinitives
Remember ________ your mom as soon as you arrive at the airport. (call)
to call
I prefer _________ meat but I need ________ vegetables to stay healthy. (eat, eat)
prefer TO EAT/EATING
need TO EAT
You should stop _____________ your time. Tomorrow is your exam day! (waste)
wasting
What are the uses of infinitives?
- after adhectives
- to show purpose
- after certain verbs
For purpose, we use ___.
gerunds OR infinitives
infinitives
You missed __________ a great match. (see)
SEEING
I wanted ______ you, but my phone ran out of battery. (call)
to call
We promised ____________ (give) Naomi call, but she we were so busy that we forgot.
to give
I used to practice ___________ a lot when I was younger. (swim)
swimming
What is the structure of gerunds and infinitives?
verb + ing
to + verb
________________ is not allowed here. (smoke)
Smoking
She admitted __________ the keys inside the house. (leave).
leaving
She's good at ______________. She prepares a different meal every day!
cooking
I suggest ___________ if you plan __________ the exam. (study, pass)
studying
to pass