Gerung as the subject of a sentence
_________ in the shower is my favorite way to start the day.
Singing or To sing?
Singing.
I recommend to visit the history museum.
Is the sentence correct?
No. Recommend + v-ing
Do you fancy going to the cinema tonight?
Is the sentence correct?
Yes. Fancy + v-ing
=Do you fancy going...?
I love _______ in the sea at night.
to swim / swimming
Both are correct.
_________ every morning helps me stay fit and healthy.
Reading or Running?
Running.
He's pretending to being sick so he doesn't have to work.
Is the sentence incorrect?
It is incorrect. He's pretending to be...
(pretend + infinitive "to")
My sister is interested in learn how to drive.
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
Incorrect. Preposition + v-ing
=My sister is interested in learning...
It was amazing _______ Macchu Picchu.
visiting / to visit
to visit
Eat healthy is important for maintaining a balanced diet.
Is the sentence correct or incorrect?
Incorrect. It's "Eating..." because that's the subject in the sentence.
When you feel down, _______ on smiling.
try / keep / consider
keep on (continue)
Which of these verbs is NOT followed by infinitive (to)?
plan, need, agree, recommend, would like.
Recommend + v-íng
(plan to + verb
need to + verb
agree to + verb
would like to + verb)
________ requires patience, dedication, and a love for nurturing plants.
To garden of Gardening?
The shop assistant _______ to accept my credit card.
would / suggest / refuse
refuse to
Which of these verbs is NOT followed by a gerund (v-ing)?
finish, agree, mind, imagine, avoid.
agree to
__________ regularly can improve cardiovascular fitness.
Swimming or To swim
It is _______ to learn English than German.
easier / easy / easiest
easier = adjective in comparative form + "to" + v
(easy to + verb)
A. They prefer eating outside.
B. They prefer to eat outside.
Which is correct, A, B, or both?
Both sentences are correct. (See p. 170)