Gerunds and Infinitives + Practice

GERUNDS AND

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LOOK AT THESE SENTENCES AND FIND THE VERBS IN - ING FORM. CAN YOU USE THE INFINITIVE WITH TO INSTEAD?

1. During the summer he doesn't like going out because he suffers from hay fever.

2. His allergy keep getting worse. He's tried cutting out certain foods and he's tried using different creams and stuff.

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QUESTION WORD + ???

1. I asked him HOW ____ (do) it.

2. I didn’t know WHAT ____ (do).

QUESTION WORD + INFINITIVE

1. I asked him HOW to do it.

2. I didn’t know WHAT to do.

PREPOSITION + ???

1. I am afraid OF ____ (be) left alone.

2. He is good AT ____ (motivate) people.

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PREPOSITION + Ving

1. I am afraid OF being left alone.

2. He is good AT motivating people.

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USED AS A NOUN = ???

1. _____ (study/studying) is fun.

(___ is a noun = English, math, tennis)

2. Our dog loves ----- （ be/being）washed. (= Our dog loves WHAT >

something - tennis, English, meat, vegetables)

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USED AS A NOUN = Ving

1. Studying is fun.(Studying is a noun =

English, math, tennis) 2. Our dog loves being

washed. (= Our dog loves WHAT >

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OUR OPTIONS1. V + gerund2. V + infinitive3. V + gerund/infinitive

IS THERE A DIFFERENCE???I enjoy preparing for my classes.

I like to prepare for my classes.

PreferIntend

StartContinue

begin

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NO DIFFERENCE IN MEANING I enjoy preparing for my classes.

I like to prepare for my classes.

PreferIntend

StartContinue

begin

DIFFERENCE IN

MEANING!!!

TRY - Try using this ointment instead.

- Try to cut it with a knife.

STOPWe have been working all morning, we need to stop to have a

cup of coffee.

Rita had been writing reports all morning but at 5 she stopped to see a patient.

You have to stop eating so much sweets or you will get sick.

REMEMBERI remember seeing this before.I remember going to the beach for the first time.

Remember to take this pills three times a day.

I remembered to order a new computer.

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FORGETHow can I ever forget performing my first surgery!

Don’t forget to buy some over-the-counter pain killers.

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MEAN REGRET

YOUR TU

RN!!!

1.The doctors tried (to identify/identifying) which patient will benefit from the treatment the most. 2.Don’t forget (to give/giving) him a prescription. 3.During the surgery he stopped (to check/checking) the information on the monitor.4.I don’t remember (to close/closing) the window.

PLEASE, COMPLETE THESE SENTENCESI once tried ______ I must remember to _____

PLEASE, COMPLETE THESE SENTENCES (THERE MAY BE MORE THAN ONE POSSIBILITY FOR SOME SENTENCES )

I have to admit to ______ (not use) the ointment you gave me.

I stopped _____ (apply) the cream because it made my skin very angry looking.

I forgot _____ (make) an appointment to see the nurse.

PLEASE, COMPLETE THESE SENTENCES (THERE MAY BE MORE THAN ONE POSSIBILITY FOR SOME SENTENCES )

I have to admit to ______ (not use) the ointment you gave me.

I stopped _____ (apply) the cream because it made my skin very angry looking.

I forgot _____ (make) an appointment to see the nurse.

Following the treatment requires ____ (plan) and a lot of effort.

Yes, I remember ______ (get) the medicine.

I always avoid _____ (sit) in the sun.

I regret _____ (not come) sooner.

I didn’t finish ____ (take) the medication.

I meant _____ (apply) it every morning, but it meant ______ (get up) early and it made me late for work.

THANK YO

U AND HAVE

FUN!