Mastering the Gerund and Infinitive

Mastering the Gerund and Infinitive

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to use the gerund and the infinitive

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What do you already know about the gerund and infinitive?

What are Gerunds?

Gerunds are verbs ending in -ing that are used as nouns

Explain what gerunds are and give examples

Gerunds in Action

Gerunds can be used as the subject of a sentence, the object of a verb or preposition, or the complement of a linking verb

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What are Infinitives?

Infinitives are the base form of a verb preceded by 'to' that are used as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs

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Infinitives in Action

Infinitives can be used as the subject of a sentence, the object of a verb or preposition, or the complement of a linking verb

Give examples of infinitives in each of these roles and show how they function in a sentence

Gerunds vs. Infinitives

Gerunds are used after prepositions, while infinitives are used after certain verbs and adjectives

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Verbs Followed by Gerunds

Some common verbs that are followed by gerunds include 'enjoy', 'dislike', and 'avoid'

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Verbs Followed by Infinitives

Some common verbs that are followed by infinitives include 'want', 'need', and 'hope'

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Adjectives Followed by Infinitives

Some common adjectives that are followed by infinitives include 'happy', 'excited', and 'eager'

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Gerunds and Infinitives with Modal Verbs

Modal verbs like 'can', 'should', and 'must' are followed by the base form of a verb, either a gerund or an infinitive

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Gerunds and Infinitives in Passive Voice

Gerunds and infinitives can be used in passive voice by adding 'being' before the gerund or infinitive

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Gerunds and Infinitives in Conditional Sentences

Gerunds and infinitives can be used in conditional sentences with 'if' or 'unless'

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Practice: Gerunds or Infinitives?

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence

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Practice: Modal Verbs

Choose the correct modal verb to complete the sentence

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Practice: Passive Voice

Rewrite the sentence in passive voice using the gerund or infinitive

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Practice: Conditional Sentences

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the gerund or infinitive

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Common Errors to Avoid

Avoid using a gerund after a verb that requires an infinitive, and avoid splitting an infinitive

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Summary

Gerunds and infinitives are verb forms that can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs, and are used in certain grammatical structures

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Further Resources

Provide links to online resources, textbooks, or other materials that can help students practice using gerunds and infinitives

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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.