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Gerunds and infinitives

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This document discusses the use of gerunds and infinitives in English. It notes that certain verbs and expressions are usually followed by either an infinitive using "to" or a gerund formed with "-ing." Infinitives are used after many verbs and adjectives, as well as certain verbs taking objects. Gerunds are used after prepositions and many verbs and expressions. It provides examples of each case. The document concludes with a practice exercise choosing between using an infinitive or gerund in different sentences.

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GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES There are certain words in English that are usually followed by an infinitive or gerund. INFINITIVE (TO) After many verbs and expressions (Student’s book page 104) Example :Julia needs TO study more. She has decided TO visit her grandmother. After adjectives Example: It will be hard to study seriously again after the summer holidays.  After certain verbs with objects Example: They wanted HIM to swim
GERUNDS (-ING)  When a verb comes after a preposition: Example: I am tired OF studying Maths. After many verbs and expressions (Student’s book page 104) Example: Mary likes living alone. I can’t stand getting up on Mondays!  When the subject of a sentences is a verb: Example: Smoking is bad for your health. *Exceptions in Spelling 1- Verbs ending in ‘e’ : replace ‘e’ with ‘ing’ make making 2- Verbs ending in consonant+vowel+consonant: double consonant 3- Verbs ending in ‘ie’ : becomes ‘y’ lie lying Chat chatting
Decide whether to use INFINITIVE or GERUND 1. Children enjoy _________ (eat) chips and burgers. 2. He is afraid of __________ (go) by plane. 3. Paul promised ___________ (help) me with my homework. 4. __________ (cycle) is good for your health. 5. It’s nice ___________ (eat) outside in the summer. 6. I don’t mind ___________ (wait) 7. ___________ (listen) to music is relaxing. 8. David has agreed __________ (act) in our school play. 9. Steve! It’s good __________ (see) you again. 10. She’s interested in ___________ (learn) English.

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Gerunds and infinitives

  • 1. GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES There are certain words in English that are usually followed by an infinitive or gerund. INFINITIVE (TO) After many verbs and expressions (Student’s book page 104) Example :Julia needs TO study more. She has decided TO visit her grandmother. After adjectives Example: It will be hard to study seriously again after the summer holidays.  After certain verbs with objects Example: They wanted HIM to swim
  • 2. GERUNDS (-ING)  When a verb comes after a preposition: Example: I am tired OF studying Maths. After many verbs and expressions (Student’s book page 104) Example: Mary likes living alone. I can’t stand getting up on Mondays!  When the subject of a sentences is a verb: Example: Smoking is bad for your health. *Exceptions in Spelling 1- Verbs ending in ‘e’ : replace ‘e’ with ‘ing’ make making 2- Verbs ending in consonant+vowel+consonant: double consonant 3- Verbs ending in ‘ie’ : becomes ‘y’ lie lying Chat chatting
  • 3. Decide whether to use INFINITIVE or GERUND 1. Children enjoy _________ (eat) chips and burgers. 2. He is afraid of __________ (go) by plane. 3. Paul promised ___________ (help) me with my homework. 4. __________ (cycle) is good for your health. 5. It’s nice ___________ (eat) outside in the summer. 6. I don’t mind ___________ (wait) 7. ___________ (listen) to music is relaxing. 8. David has agreed __________ (act) in our school play. 9. Steve! It’s good __________ (see) you again. 10. She’s interested in ___________ (learn) English.