G-1: Infinitives
What is the word for 'infinitive' in Japanese?
(原形)不定詞
What is a 'gerund' in Japanese?
動名詞
What is the first question of part 1?
"What do you want to do?"
What are the two pieces of advice the textbook gives in parts 3 & 4?
3) Take small steps toward your goal
4) Enjoy the steps toward your goal
How do you make an infinitive?
To + Verb (動詞の原形)
How do you make a gerund?
Verb + '-ing'
Who is the figure skater who wanted to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games?
Hanyu Yuzuru
Why was climbing Mt. Everest an extreme goal for Marin?
She had very little experience in climbing high mountains.
Change this sentence from a gerund into an infinitive:
"I like running."
"I like to run."
Are these correct?
Eat --> Eating
Trouble --> Troubleing
Tie --> Tieing
Yes, No, No
Bonus 200 Points: Spell the third word correctly
What time did the girl wake up every day to make boxed lunch?
5 in the morning/5 AM.
How did Marin make money to go to Mt. Everest?
She found sponsors on her own and collected money.
How many infinitives are in this sentence?
"I like to jog to the supermarket because I get to exercise while buying groceries that I need to feed my family."
3
'to jog', 'to exercise', and 'to feed.'
Tell me which of these are and are not gerunds:
"I'm driving right now. I took too long sightseeing that I lost track of time."
Driving - No, present participle
Sightseeing - Yes
What are the two pieces of advice the textbook gives in parts 1 & 2?
1) Have a clear image of your goal
2) Declare your goal
NO TEXTBOOK
Fill in the blanks:
"You may face ____ at some steps. ____them will require a lot of your time and energy."
Difficulties
Overcoming
Fill in the blanks:
"Are you here to ____ the game?"
"Yeah! I love this team! They're going to ____ at 6:30, right?"
"No, the game starts at 7:30, so that gives everyone time to ____ (to) the restroom and to ____ some food to ____ back to their seats."
Watch/see, play/start, go, buy, bring
Change this sentence from an infinitive into a gerund:
"Do you listen to music as a hobby?"
"Is listening to music your hobby?"
NO TEXTBOOK
"Become a regular player on your sports team"
"Learn how to play the guitar"
"Learn five new English words a day"
What is one more 'thing to do' from part 1?
"Make a lot of new friends"
What advice is given near the end of part 4?
"Try to enjoy the small steps and enjoy the journey toward your goal. If you get tired, take a rest."