... GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES
Use of the gerund
as the subject of a sentence Buying Rover was a big mistake ... practise, put off, resent, risk, spend time, (can't) stand,
suggest
Use of the infinitive
a) without to after
• modal auxiliaries
• make and let
• verbs of perception
(completed action)
We can't ... 5%.
My boss wouldn't let me leave early. She made me do overtime....
... Storytime
Gerunds and
Infinitives
12
235
Examples: permit me instead of
quit need
go + permit me
miss hope
hope go +
instead of avoid
avoid miss
need quit
2. Divide the students into two teams and ... example)
Writing paper
Dynamic:
Large groups
Time:
30 minutes
Procedure:
1. Review charts and rules for gerunds and infinitives as needed.
Divide students into three groups, idea...
... Thirteen Examination
Gerunds and Infinitives
Directions: Circle the correct answer.
1. My computer is too slow. I’m considering ______ another one.
a. buying
b. to buy
c. both a and b
2. I love _____ ... both a and b
3. She would like _____ Switzerland during the winter break.
a. visiting
b. to visit
c. both a and b
4. Kelly enjoys ______ in his vegetable garden. He grows tomatoes...
... Gerunds and Infinitives
Some Important Rules
The form of the verb that ends in -ing is called a Gerund when used as a noun. Because their
function is that of a noun, gerunds may ... mall.
Verbs that show emotion and the fulfillment of unfulfillment of an activity may affect the
meaning depending on the choice of an infinitive or a gerund. Gerunds are used to describe
actions ....
... language.
Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects. They study their own
language, mathematics and English. In England, America or Australia, many boys and girls ... EXERCISES ON INFINITIVE, GERUND AND THEIR PASSIVE
I. Correct the verbs form. (Passive Infinitive and Gerund)
1. The rest of the money wanted………… ( send) to his ... school.
6. Acc...
... adjective, and is used in passive sentences
and to form perfect and progessive aspect. There are two participles in
English, the present participle and the past participle.
Hornby [1963] and others: ... participle.
The later “standing” can be called a gerund.
Alexander [longman; 1988] when discussing the -ing form remarked:
Gerunds and present participles are formed from ver...
... we want to ensure a better world (10)...........................our grandchildren. 1. A. with B. without C. and D. but 2. A. and B. however C. so D. moreover 3. A. Where B. When C. Why D. What ... clean (4)...........................our polluted rivers and seas overnight. Nor we can stop the (5).............................of plants and animals. But we can stop adding to the problem (...
... we want to ensure a better world (10)...........................our grandchildren. 1. A. with B. without C. and D. but 2. A. and B. however C. so D. moreover 3. A. Where B. When C. Why D. What ... clean (4)...........................our polluted rivers and seas overnight. Nor we can stop the (5).............................of plants and animals. But we can stop adding to the problem (...