RULES
As a noun in a sentence, we use________.
gerunds OR to V
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.
TO TRAVEL
EATING
I wanted _______ him some money but he said no. (give)
to give
We use ____ after adjectives.
gerunds OR to V
to V
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 & To V
Remember ________ your mom as soon as you arrive at the airport. (call)
to call
________________ is not allowed here. (smoke)
Smoking
You should stop _____________ your time. Tomorrow is your exam day! (waste)
wasting
My friend advised me _________ to a party (go)
TO GO
For purpose, we use ___.
gerunds OR infinitives
to V
She is worried about _________ her exam. (fail)
FAILING
I wanted ______ you, but my phone ran out of battery. (call)
to call
She's good at ______________. She prepares a different meal every day! (cook)
cooking
Kể tên vị trí của GERUNDS?
- đầu câu
- sau tobe
- sau 1 số động từ (kể tên 3 V)
- sau giới từ
What is the structure of gerunds and infinitives?
verb + ing
to + verb
I prefer _________ meat but I need ________ vegetables to stay healthy. (eat, eat)
prefer TO EAT/EATING
need TO EAT
Have you guys ever consider ________ singers? (become)
becoming
We didn't remember ____________ (give) Naomi call, because we were so busy that we forgot.
to give
Kể tên vị trí của TO V?
- Sau 1 số động từ (kể tên 3 động từ)
- Sau V + O (kể tên 3 động từ)
- Sau N (kể tên 2 danh từ)
- Sau Adj
- Chỉ mục đích (có thể đúng đầu câu/ sau to be)