RULES
As a noun in a sentence, we use________.
gerunds OR infinitives
gerunds
I'm sure you're all have ______ early again for classes tomorrow. (wake up)
to wake up
Let's go ______ this weekend. (ski)
skiing
I would like __________ (travel) to Mexico one day. I enjoy _____ (eat) spicy food.
I would like TO TRAVEL to Mexico one day. I enjoy EATING spicy food.
What is a GERUND? Give three sample sentences.
A verb with ING at the end that works as a noun
We use ____ after WANT.
gerunds OR infinitives
infinitives
No thanks, I've stopped ________(smoke). I could accept the cocktail, though.
smoking
I dislike _____ after my dog. (run)
running
I thinking about _______ you again soon! (visit)
visiting
What are the uses of GERUNDS?
used as NOUNS
1. Subject of a sentence
2. After propositions
3. After some verbs
We use ______ for verbs such as like, prefer, hate, love, and can't stand.
gerunds, infinitives, or BOTH
Both (Gerunds or Infinitives)
Remember ________ your mom as soon as you arrive at the airport. (call)
to call
I hope _____ my first car soon. (get)
to get
Complete: You should stop _____________ your time. Tomorrow is your exam day! (waste)
wasting
What is an infinitive verb? Give three examples in sentences
TO + Base form
For purpose or reason, we use ___.
gerunds OR infinitives
infinitives
TRUE or FALSE: Gerunds and infinitives can be used after verbs.
TRUE
I wanted ______ you, but my phone ran out of battery. (call)
to call
We promised ____________ (give) Naomi a gift for her birthday.
to give
What is the rule for knowing when to use a GERUND or INFINITIVE after verbs?
There is no rule :(
We have to learn the lists
Use the verbs and practice until they become natural to us
What is the structure of gerunds and infinitives?
verb + ing
to + verb (Base form)
TRUE or FALSE: Using a gerund or infinitive after certain verbs can sometimes change the meaning of the sentence.
TRUE
Complete: I can't stand __________ for so long. (Wait)
to wait / waiting
Complete: She's good at ______________. She prepares a different meal every day! (cook)
cooking
Give:
Three examples of Verbs that go with gerunds
Three examples of Verbs that go with infinitives
Three examples of Verbs that go with either form
Acceptable answers only