Gerunds
What is a gerund?
a form that is derived from a verb but that functions as a noun, in English ending in -ing
What is an Infinitive?
An infinitive is the base form of a verb, typically preceded by the word "to" in English. It's used to express purpose, intention, or future action.
a person´s usual pattern of behavior is called...
Personality
what is a positive adjective?
A positive adjective is a word that describes a quality or attribute in a favorable or commendatory manner.
"I´m watching tv"
No, there is no gerund in that phrase.
True or False
The structure of a gerund is: adjective + ing
False
True or false
This sentence is in infinitive form
"I plan to travel to Europe next summer."
True
What are genes?
the source of traits we inherit from our parents
what is a negative adjective?
A negative adjective is a word that describes a quality or attribute in a critical or unfavorable manner
True or false
Present continous and gerunds are the same.
What is the number of gerunds in this sentence?
I am doing my homework right now.
True or false
Infinitives can end with "ed"
False
An introvert is someone who gains energy from being alone and introspective, preferring quieter environments and deep thinking over social interactions.
"lazy" is an example of positive or negative adjective?
Negative
Choose the correct preposition in the sentence
"I´m happy _______ getting married."
a) About
b) To
c) of
a) about
True or false
Gerunds can never function as the subject of a sentence.
False, gerunds can function as the subject of a sentence. For example, in the sentence "Swimming is good exercise," "swimming" acts as the subject.
In the sentence "She hopes to win the race," what is the infinitive?
"to win"
What is an emotion?
What we feel, such as anger, love, and happiness
"frightening" is an example of positive or negative adjective?
negative
" She objects to discussing her feelings."
What is the number of gerunds in this sentence?
Eating healthy food is essential for maintaining a balanced diet and improving overall well-being.
1 gerund: Eating
What is the structure of infinitives?
To+Base form
What is the nurture school of thouht?
The belief that learning determines personality
in these 3adjectives there is 1 negative adjective.
can you name it?
"Wonderful, Awful, Terrific"
Awful
Can you use an infinitive as an object of preposition?