U8 - To infinitive / ing-form

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The infinitive vs. ing-form

Learning goal: 

- I know the difference between 'the infinitive' and 'ing-form'

- I can use the 'the infinitive' and 'ing-form' correctly.

The infinitive vs. ing-form

• The infinitive:         I want to go home.
• Ing-form:                 I enjoy reading history books. 

• Study verb patterns at page 158 SB.

The infinitive	Ing-form
1. Used after some verbs (agree, decide, offer, etc.) We've decided to move abroad.	1. Used after some verbs (enjoy, finish, imagine) He's finished washing the car.
2. Used after some verbs + person (ask, need, warn) They asked me to help them.	2. Used after some verbs + obj. (hate, can stop, can hear) I can hear someone calling.
3. After 'make' + 'let' = person + infinitive (without 'to) I'll let you know when I'm coming.	3. After prepositions (in, of , at) We're thinking of going to Sweden.
4. After some adj. /great, pleased It's great to see you.

Study p. 158 !!

She would love __________ (to meet) you.

1. to meet
2. meet
3. meeting

He's afraid of _________ (to be) alone.

1. to be
2. be
3. being

She will make you __________ (to feel) welcome.

I refuse _________ (to help) him.

I don't mind _______ (to do) that for you.

Do you understand the grammar?
Give yourself a grade between 1-10.