4V - Gerunds - January 4th, 2020

Gerund
At the end of the lesson, you'll know what a gerund is and when you use it. 
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Gerund
At the end of the lesson, you'll know what a gerund is and when you use it. 

Slide 1 - Diapositive

What is a gerund?
Verb+ing that acts like a noun. 

There are 3 different times when you use a gerund. On the next slides, write down the sentences in black. 

Slide 2 - Diapositive

When do you use a gerund (1)?
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


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When do you use a gerund (2)?
After certain verbs like: hate, like, stop, prefer, enjoy, avoid, remember, refuse, mind, keep, spend
  • So you have stopped biting your nails!
  • Why do you always try to avoid meeting him?

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When do you use a gerund(3)?
As subject of a sentence
  • Following his advice could get you into trouble
  • Criticising others is so easy

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When do you use a gerund (4)?
After certain words and expressions like: feel like, it's no use, it's worth, there's no, be busy, can't help
  • Do you feel like going out on Friday?
  • There's no denying he sings well

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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

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Let's practice
For the next few sentences, write down the correct form of the verb given in brackets

Slide 8 - Diapositive

She delayed (get) out of bed

Slide 9 - Question ouverte

He demanded (speak) to the manager

Slide 10 - Question ouverte

I miss (go) to the beach

Slide 11 - Question ouverte

I hate (arrive) too late

Slide 12 - Question ouverte

I couldn't help (laugh)

Slide 13 - Question ouverte

Don't forget (buy) some milk

Slide 14 - Question ouverte

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

Slide 15 - Question ouverte

I don't mind (stay) up late

Slide 16 - Question ouverte

Exercises to work on
Unit 3 Lesson 1: exercise 10 and Lesson 2 exercise 15.
Exercises are due Friday.
Work on this until 10:50. 


Slide 17 - Diapositive

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

Slide 18 - Question ouverte