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Gerund & To + infinitive

Slide 1 - Diapositive

What is "to + infinitive"?
to + infinitive
to speak / to see/ to go 

Slide 2 - Diapositive

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"

Slide 3 - Diapositive

What is a gerund?
Verb+ing, without a form of to be

Slide 4 - Diapositive

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


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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?

Slide 6 - Diapositive

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

Slide 7 - Diapositive

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

Slide 8 - Diapositive

Watch out!
After the verbs "to stop", "to remember" and "to forget" you can use both a gerund or an infinitive, BUT the choice changes the meaning:

I stopped smoking / I stopped to smoke.
I remember buying my first bike / remember to buy a bike.

Slide 9 - Diapositive

ask
expect
recommend
suggest
consider
require
remind
tell
decide
promise
offer
admit
order
to + infinitive
gerund

Slide 10 - Question de remorquage

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

Slide 11 - Diapositive

She hates (get) out of bed

Slide 12 - Question ouverte

He demanded (speak) to the manager

Slide 13 - Question ouverte

I miss (go) to the beach

Slide 14 - Question ouverte

I love (arrive) on time

Slide 15 - Question ouverte

I couldn't help (laugh)

Slide 16 - Question ouverte

Don't forget (buy) some milk

Slide 17 - Question ouverte

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

Slide 18 - Question ouverte

I don't mind (stay) up late

Slide 19 - Question ouverte