Verbs

Bare infinitive

100

Give an example of when we would use the bare inf. 

with modals

with the phrases "why not/ had better/ would rather"

with the verbs "let" and "make"

after connectives 

200

State 5 modal verbs. Choose one to create a bare inf sentence with. 

should, must, can, ought to, need to, may (all negative versions are also accepted.) Student should revise before exams. 

300

Create 2 sentences with the phrases "had better" and "would rather" 

Eg. I would rather have more time than material objects. 

We'd better get started with our project!

400

Provide the alternative meanings to the verbs let and make. (no make out pls!) 

Create a sentence for each. 

let --> allow, enable, give permission to 

make --> force, cause 

Eg. He let me borrow his pencil. 

She made me so angry after she broke my pencil! 

500

Create bare infinitive sentences under all the rules of bare infinitives. 

(There are a total of 7 individual categories) 

1. modal 

2. why not 

3. had better

4. would rather 

5. let 

6. make 

7. after connectives 

To-infinitive

100

When do we use to-infinitive?

with a main verb or with an adjective 

200

Name 3 verbs that use the to-inf. Make a sentence with one of them. 

Afford, plan, prepare, want, promise etc. 

I promise to hand in my HW on time. 

300

Explain the difference between "of" and "for" in to-infinitive sentences. Create one sentence for each. 

For --> shows that the adjective is going to affect the object/noun 

Of --> commenting on their action

Eg. It is not safe for children to use this paint. 

It was interesting of him to do that! 

400

Create 3 "it+be+adjective+for/of+noun+to-inf" sentences

Eg. It was brilliant of him to come up with that trick!

500

Create to-infinitive sentences under all the rules of bare infinitives. 

(There are a total of 5 individual categories)

1. main verb + to-inf

2. main verb + object + to-inf 

3. adjective + to-inf 

4. it + be + adjective + to-inf

5. it + be + adjective + for/of + noun + to-inf

Gerund

100

What does a gerund look like? What does it act as? 

Verb(ing). It acts like a noun. 

200

Explain the definitions of "can't stand" and "can't help". Create sentences with them.

Can't stand --> you strongly dislike/ cannot accept something. 

Eg. I can't stand waiting here anymore. 

Can't help --> you cannot stop yourself from doing something 

Eg. I can't help laughing whenever he tells a joke. 

300

Name 3 verbs that work with gerunds. Create a sentence with one of them 

 deny, admit, miss, practise 

Eg. I deny lying to you. 

400

Create a gerund sentence with a phrasal verb. 

I decided to give up drinking. 

500

Create 3 different types of gerund sentences. 

1. verb + gerund 

2. verb + preposition + gerund 

3. phrasal verb + gerund 

Mixed verbs

100

Which form is used with the adjective 'fantastic'? (to inf/gerund/bare inf)

to-inf

200

Fill in the blank: The doctor advised me ________ (take) medicine twice daily. 

to take 

300

I look forward to ____ (receiving/receive/to receiving/to receive) your reply and I am eager ____ (work/working/to work) with you in the future. 

to receiving, to work 

400

We seem (1) to have more enquiries about this product every day. Of course, the customers would rather (2) to try the Travel Translator than (3) read about it in our brochures.
If I can let them (4) seeing the product for themselves,
I’m sure I can make them (5) to order it. We’d better
not (6) delay this any longer as that would reduce profits.

1. correct 

2. try 

3. correct 

4. see 

5. order 

6. correct

500

Create 2 negative sentences for each type of verb. 

Bare inf: We shouldn't run in the corridors. I would rather not lick toes. 

To-inf: He told me not to tell anyone. She advised me not to go over there after midnight 

Gerund: I love not waking up at 6 am! I suggest not doing that - it seems like a bad idea. 

True or False

100

This sentence shows an accurate use of to-inf:

I recommend going to the cinema on weeknights.

F. A gerund is used (going)

200

Verbs + prepositions and phrasal verbs use gerunds (tput off/ give up/ good at/ 

True 

300

In the sentence "I look forward to see you at the party," the use of the infinitive "to see" is correct because it follows the word "to."

False. In the phrase look forward to, the "to" is a preposition, which must be followed by a gerund. The correct form is "I look forward to seeing you". 

400

After connectives like and/or/but/ except/ than, we use the gerund 

False. The bare inf is used. 

Eg. I like to sing and dance. 

500

The verbs "begin,continue,intend,start,hate" are strictly followed by to-inf. Only the verb "like" is followed by gerunds. 

False. All of those verbs can use either to-inf or gerunds.