RULES
As a noun in a sentence, we use________.
gerunds OR infinitives
gerunds
I'm sure you're all happy ______ early again for classes today. (wake up)
to wake up
She finished ______ this weekend. the weather was 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 wanted _______ 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
___________ exercise is healthy and incredible! (do)
DOING
We use ______ for verbs of like or dislike (like, love, hate).
gerunds OR infinitives
Gerunds
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
My friend convinced me _________ to a party (go)
TO GO
For purpose, we use ___.
gerunds OR infinitives
infinitives
She is worried about _________ her exam. (fail)
FAILING
I wanted ______ you, but my phone ran out of battery. (call)
to call
We didn't remember ____________ (give) Naomi call, because we were so busy that we forgot.
to give
What are the uses of GERUNDS?
used as NOUNS, after some verbs and most prepositions
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! (cook)
cooking
What are the uses of INFINIIVES?
- after certain verbs
- after adjectives
- to show purpose