VWO 5 Of Course unit 2 lesson 3 (2) 2324

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VWO 5 Of Course unit 2 lesson 3

Today

Class work

• Grammar explanation 
  
  

Independent work

• Work on 'lesson 3' - grammar

Lesson objectives

• I know how to use the gerund in English. 

Grammar: gerund

Quick overview

• vorm = werkwoord + ing 
• zelfstandig naamwoord

Gerund

Wanneer gebruik je de gerund? 

• na voorzetsels 
• na bepaalde werkwoorden zoals to hate, to stop, to prefer, to like, to enjoy, to avoid, to remember, to refuse, to mind, to keep, to spend 
• als deel van het onderwerp
• na enkele woorden en uitdrukkingen, zoals to feel like, it's no use, it's worth, there's no, be busy, can't help
  (het kunnen vertalen van deze uitdrukkingen van Nederlands naar Engels is een vereiste voor de toets) 

Gerund - examples

• It's no use waiting for him, he's always late.
• Watching this video is mandatory. 
• They are talking about going on vacation to Greece. 
• I like reading books in my spare time. 
• They are busy doing their homework. 
• There's no denying that he is smart.  

Gerund

Let's practise!

Please, fill in the correct form of the gerund in the following sentences. 

I ... (vind het niet leuk om uit te gaan) tonight.

She ... (vermeed te vertellen) him about her plans.

I ... (vind het niet erg mee te komen) to the party with you.

She ... (bleef praten) during the film.

She ... (herinnert het kijken) that movie when she was little.

Gerund

Any questions at this point?

• Do the GoFormative test 'Show what you know: gerund'
• Do the assignment from your Student's book (9) to practise the passive. 
• Check your work when you're done
• If you come across any difficulties, let me know! 

What to do? 

• First, focus on exercise 9
• Continue with lesson 3

Do: exercise 1 to 9 + 11 - 15 

Study: study box lesson 2.3 En-Du + Du-En

Today...

... we've discussed the gerund. 

... you've practised using the gerund

Next class...

... practise speaking skills

... expressions

Have a nice day!