Gerunds & Infinitives
What is the gerund in this sentence?
Watching TV gets boring after awhile.
Gerund: Watching
Which one of these modals is a possibility modal?
Should, have to, might, must, can
Might
*He might win the lottery.
Find the mistake in this sentence and correct it.
I am to go to play outside with my dog.
I am going to play outside with my dog.
Turn this sentence into a yes/no question.
The dog loves to eat treats.
Does the dog love to eat treats?
Turn this sentence into a WH-question.
I must go to the doctor's office (because I am sick).
Why must I go to the doctor's office?
*''-because I am sick'' is a reason to go to the doctor's office
What is the infinitive in this sentence?
I want to play with my friends outside.
Infinitive: -to play
Which two of these modals are obligation modals?
Can, would, have to, may, must, could, should
Have to/must
*You have to finish your homework for tomorrow.
*I must stretch for my morning run.
Correct the sentence.
I hope travelling to Paris this year.
I hope to travel to Paris this year.
*The verb ''hope'' always takes an infinitive
Turn this sentence into a yes/no question.
Skiing is my cousin's favourite winter sport.
Is skiing your cousin's favorite sport?
Turn this sentence into a WH-question:
It's important to buy (flowers) for Mother's day.
What's important to buy for Mother's day?
*''flowers'' are objects
Identify if the sentence needs an infinitive or a gerund and fill in the blank.
_____ (swim) is a great exercise.
Gerund:
Swimming is a great exercise.
Turn this sentence (ability modal) into a request (using the same modal).
I can write an essay for your boss.
Can I write an essay for your boss?
True of False: may is an obligation modal
False
*May is a request modal
Turn this yes/no question into a normal sentence.
Must your teacher be at the parent-teacher meeting?
My teacher must be at the parent-teacher meeting.
Turn this sentence into a WH-question.
I enjoy going (to the movies) with you.
Where do you enjoy going with me?
*''to the movies'' is a place
Identify if the sentence needs an infinitive or a gerund and fill in the blank.
Sarah wants ______ (eat) at a fancy restaurant.
Infinitive:
Sarah wants to eat at a fancy restaurant.
Could is used in four of these types of modals. Which one does not contain this modal?
Ability, advice, obligation, request, possibility
Obligation
*''Could'' is not used for obligation purposes and is used to refer to a possibility, request, etc.
Correct the sentence.
I am good at surfing. I enjoy to swim in the ocean and relaxing on my surf board.
I am good at surfing. I enjoy swimming in the ocean and relaxing on my surf board.
Turn this yes/no question into a normal sentence.
Will your friend be joining us for dinner?
My friend will be joining us for dinner.
Turn this sentence into a WH-question.
(Albert) is good at making cookies for his kid.
Who is good at making cookies for his kid?
Fill in the blanks.
I cannot afford _____ (wait).
I admit ______ (get) mad when my brothers steal something from me.
I cannot afford to wait.
I admit getting mad when my brothers steal something from me.
Should and could are both advice modals.
Which one is used to make a recommendation?
Which one is used to suggest a solution to a problem?
Should = recommendation
Could = suggest a solution to a problem
*You should go take a shower.
*We could enter by the back door.
Correct the sentences.
I want learning to speak Spanish for my trip to Mexico. My father enjoys to travel in other countries learning about their cultures. I want to discover more about their cultures too.
I want to learn to speak Spanish for my trip to Mexico. My father enjoys travelling in other countries to learn about their cultures. I want to discover more about them too.
* The verb ''learn'' always takes an infinitive
Turn this sentence into a yes/no question.
My sister will change schools next year because she has great grades.
Will your sister change schools next year because she has great grades?
Turn this sentence into a WH-question.
I can't afford to lose (my car keys) before my doctor's appointment.
What can't I afford to lose before my doctor's appointment?