V3 - Gerund + to + infinitive

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 5

To infinitive + Gerund

See grammar 2 for more information

What is the to infinitive?

to + infinitive

to speak / to see/ to go 

When do we use to + infinitive?

After certain forms and verbs 
Especially verbs that have to do with feeling, thinking, saying.

After I would like

What is a gerund?

Verb+ing, without a form of to be

When do you use a gerund?

After prepositions like: about, without, to, from, for, on, of

• My parents are talking about moving to another town
• I look forward to meeting you

When do you use a gerund?

After certain verbs like: hate, like, stop, start, prefer, enjoy, avoid, remember, refuse, mind, keep, spend, miss

• So you have stopped biting your nails!
• Why do you always try to avoid meeting him?
  

When do you use a gerund?

As subject of a sentence

• Following his advice could get you into trouble
• Criticising others is so easy
  

When do you use a gerund?

After certain words and expressions like: feel like, it's no use, it's worth, there's no, to be busy, can't help, can't stand

• Do you feel like going out on Friday?
• There's no denying he sings well
  

Watch out!

After the verbs to stop, to remember and to forget you can use both a gerund or an infinitive

This choice changes the meaning

I stopped smoking / I stopped to smoke

I remember buying my first bike / Remember to buy a bike

Let's practice

For the next few sentences, write down the correct form of the verb given in brackets

She hates (get) out of bed

When do you use a gerund?

After certain verbs like: hate, like, stop, start, prefer, enjoy, avoid, remember, refuse, mind, keep, spend

• So you have stopped biting your nails!
• Why do you always try to avoid meeting him?
  

He demanded (speak) to the manager

When do we use to + infinitive?

After certain forms and verbs 
Especially verbs that have to do with feeling, thinking, saying.

After I would like

I miss (go) to the beach

When do you use a gerund?

After certain verbs like: hate, like, stop, start, prefer, enjoy, avoid, remember, refuse, mind, keep, spend, miss

• So you have stopped biting your nails!
• Why do you always try to avoid meeting him?
  

I love (arrive) on time

When do you use a gerund?

After certain verbs like: hate, like, stop, start, prefer, enjoy, avoid, remember, refuse, mind, keep, spend, miss

• So you have stopped biting your nails!
• Why do you always try to avoid meeting him?
  

I couldn't help (laugh)

When do you use a gerund?

After certain words and expressions like: feel like, it's no use, it's worth, there's no, to be busy, can't help, can't stand

• Do you feel like going out on Friday?
• There's no denying he sings well
  

Don't forget (buy) some milk

When do you use a gerund?

After certain words and expressions like: feel like, it's no use, it's worth, there's no, to be busy, can't help, can't stand

• Do you feel like going out on Friday?
• There's no denying he sings well
  

I really can't stand (wait) for the bus

When do you use a gerund?

After certain words and expressions like: feel like, it's no use, it's worth, there's no, to be busy, can't help, can't stand

• Do you feel like going out on Friday?
• There's no denying he sings well
  

I don't mind (stay) up late

When do you use a gerund?

After certain words and expressions like: feel like, it's no use, it's worth, there's no, to be busy, can't help, can't stand

• Do you feel like going out on Friday?
• There's no denying he sings well
  

Exercises to work on

Do Exercises 31 and 32a to practice working with t0 + infinitive and the gerund. 

Any questions about the gerund or something else related to the lesson?