RULES
As a noun in a sentence, we use________.
gerunds OR infinitives
COMPLETE :______ is super easy.
Gerunds
I'm sure you're all glad ______ early again for classes today. (wake up)
to wake up
Let's go ______ this weekend, shall we? (ski)
skiing
I would like __________ (travel) to Mexico one day. I love _____ (eat) spicy food.
I would like TO TRAVEL to Mexico one day. I love EATING spicy food.
I would like ______ drive
learn \ prepare
to learn
We use ____ after adjectives.
gerunds OR infinitives
COMPLETE: It's a bad idea _______
Infinitives
No thanks, I've stopped ________(smoke). I could accept the cocktail, though.
smoking
I could feel the police _____ after me. Thank God, it was just a nightmare. (run)
running
I look forward _______ you again soon! (see)
to seeing
Masha ________ me yesterday.
a) hoped to help
b) promised helping
c) promised to help
d) hoped helping
b) promised to help
We use ______ for verbs of like or dislike to keep the PREFERENCE meaning.
gerunds OR infinitives ??
Gerunds
Remember ________ your mom as soon as you arrive at the airport. (call)
to call
I'll never forget _____ my first car. (get)
getting
Complete: You should stop _____________ your time. Tomorrow is your exam day! (waste)
wasting
Egor really enjoys _____ football
playng
For purpose or reason, we use ___.
gerunds OR infinitives
COMPLETE: I came to Australia ______
Infinitives
TRUE or FALSE: Gerunds and infinitives are used in all tenses.
TRUE
I meant ______ you, but my phone ran out of battery. (call)
to call
We were prepared ____________ (give) Naomi a surprise birthday party, but she didn't turn up!
to give
_______ is my hobby and I would like _____ China this year. And I'm really interested ____ Japan in future.
travelling\to travel
visiting\ to visit
visiting \ to visit
travelling
to visit
visiting
PART 1-What is the structure of gerunds and infinitives?
PART 2- Complete this sentence with the verbs given
_______ (GO) to school every day helps you do well in your studies.
Students need________ (COMPLETE) their homework on time.
verb + ing
to + verb
Going to school every day helps you do well in your studies.
Students need to complete their homework on time.
TRUE or FALSE: Using a gerund or infinitive after certain verbs can sometimes change the meaning of the sentence.
TRUE
Complete: I don't remember __________ the lights in the morning.
switching off / turning off
Complete: She's good at ______________. She prepares a different meal every day!
cooking
He's excellent at ______________. He creates a new masterpiece ( perfect picture) every week.
drawing