Grammar recap gerunds, to infinitive & compounds

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Grammar: gerund + to infinitive

Grammar 2: Gerunds and to + infinitive

verb + ing (gerund) is a verb used like a noun and always ends in -ing. It is used often with specific nouns: to (dis)like, to love, to miss, to avoid. 

Going to parties can be fun. 

I like baking cookies. 

We avoid travelling during rush hour. 

I like _______ with my friends.

1. game
2. gaming

Grammar 2: Gerunds and to + infinitive

Sometimes to + infinitive  comes after certain verbs. For example: to hope, to ask, to refuse, to expect

I hope to be famous one day.

He asked to join our team. 

We refuse to do our homework.

I expect to finish class early today.

He refused ________ us with the group assignment.

1. help
2. to help
3. helping

Grammar 2: Gerunds and to + infinitive

to + infinitive can sometimes be used after the object of the sentence. 

I asked him to leave right away.

We invited my friend to come along with us.

Please remind your brother to wash his hands after he uses the restroom.

to + infinitive can also be used after many adjectives that are used to express opinions. 

It is not easy to do two things at once.

It is wonderful to have a lot of friends.

He is happy to help you.

She asked him _______ right away.

1. leave
2. to leave
3. leaving

I expect _______ on time to the party.

1. be
2. to be
3. getting

Grammar Review: 

Gerund + to infinitive

I like _______ to school.

1. walk
2. to walk
3. walking

She wants _______ English class.

1. pass
2. to pass
3. passing

She refused ________ what she was asked.

1. do
2. to do
3. doing

The asked me _______ this Saturday.

1. work
2. to work
3. working

I expect _______ on time to the party.

1. be
2. to be
3. getting

I love ______ new languages.

1. learn
2. to learn
3. learning

I understand gerund + to infinitive.

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Compounds

Compounds

He didn't see .....one last night. He was home.

We would love for .....body to stand up and dance.

In Brasil you can buy a coffee .....

The police couldn't find the burglars. They were _______ to be found.

________ is at the door. Could you open it?

I think ________ should have the opportunity to practise a sport.