RULES
As a subject in a sentence, we use________.
gerunds OR infinitives
gerunds
I'm sure you're all happy ______ early again for classes today. (wake up)
to wake up
She finished ______ this weekend. the weather was perfect. (ski)
skiing
I have decided __________ (travel) to Mexico one day. I love _____ (eat) spicy food.
I have decided TO TRAVEL to Mexico one day. I love EATING spicy food.
I wanted _______ him some money but he said no. (give)
to give
We use ____ after adjectives.
gerunds OR infinitives
infinitives
I can't stand ______________ in a big city. (live)
living
My sister learned _____ a bicycle when she was 5years old.. (ride)
to ride
I hope _______ you again soon! (see)
to see
___________ exercise is healthy and incredible! (do)
DOING
We use ______ for verbs of like or dislike (like, love, hate).
gerunds OR infinitives
Gerunds
Remember ________ your mom as soon as you arrive at the airport. (call)
to call
I prefer _________ meat but I need ________ vegetables to stay healthy. (eat, eat)
prefer TO EAT/EATING
need TO EAT
You should stop _____________ your time. Tomorrow is your exam day! (waste)
wasting
My friend convinced me _________ to a party (go)
TO GO
For purpose, we use ___.
gerunds OR infinitives
infinitives
She is worried about _________ her exam. (fail)
FAILING
I wanted ______ you, but my phone ran out of battery. (call)
to call
We didn't remember ____________ (give) Naomi call, because we were so busy that we forgot.
to give
It's getting late. We better be ____________ home soon. (go)
going
What is the structure of gerunds and infinitives?
verb + ing
to + verb
________________ is not allowed here. (smoke)
Smoking
She admitted __________ the keys inside the house. (leave).
leaving
She's good at ______________. She prepares a different meal every day! (cook)
cooking
You forgot _________________ the door last night. (lock)
to lock