Gerund vs infinitive

Gerund vs. infinitive
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Gerund vs. infinitive

Slide 1 - Diapositive

This lesson, we're going to...
1. Discuss gerunds + infinitives
2. Quizzzz
3. Guessing game: different or the same?
4. Do task 6 + 7


Slide 2 - Diapositive

Gerund 
Infinitive 
working is tough
to begin laughing at each other
To enjoy smiling

Formula:

Werkwoord + ing
to work
to laugh
to smile

Formula:

to + hele werkwoord

Verb that acts as a noun
Used after certain verbs

Slide 3 - Diapositive

Gerunds are for...
Verbs that express opinions: to dislike / to enjoy / to love / to like
"I love swimming on Sundays"

After the words: to begin, to continue, to start, to stop
"He stopped talking after that"

After prepositions: After, until, since, at, while, etc.
"While begging on his knees, he..."

Certain expressions: look forward to / (don't) mind / it's no use
I look forward to seeing you






Slide 4 - Diapositive

Infinitives are used...
After verbs that express feelings/thoughts: to hope /  to want / to expect / to choose
"I expect to see her next Saturday"

After verbs that express 'saying something': to demand / to forbid / to refuse
"I DEMAND TO SPEAK TO MY ATTORNEY"

In combination with: would love / would hate / would LIKE
"I'd like to see her try...."

After verbs: to learn. to manage, to fail, to tend



Slide 5 - Diapositive

Same or different meaning?


Ben remembered to call his mom   -    Ben remembered calling his mom.
Nikki tried to juggle ten plates   -   Nikki tried juggling ten plates.
We began to watch the movie   -   We began watching the movie.
They love to dance   -   They love dancing.
I forgot to read that book   -   I forgot reading that book.
Moby stopped to eat lunch   -   Moby stopped eating lunch.
We continued to run   -   We continued running.
I'd like to see her try   -   I like seeing her try
Gerunds
Infinitives

Slide 6 - Diapositive

Same or different meaning?


Ben remembered to call his mom   -    Ben remembered calling his mom.
Nikki tried to juggle ten plates   -   Nikki tried juggling ten plates.
We began to watch the movie   -   We began watching the movie.
They love to dance   -   They love dancing.
I forgot to read that book   -   I forgot reading that book.
Moby stopped to eat lunch   -   Moby stopped eating lunch.
We continued to run   -   We continued running.
I'd like to see her try    -   I like seeing her try
Gerunds
Infinitives

Slide 7 - Diapositive

Gerunds are used:
A
After expressing opinions (to enjoy, to like)
B
after prepositions (before, while, since, at, on, of)
C
After time-indicators
D
only at the beginning of sentences

Slide 8 - Quiz

Larry was planning on hiking yesterday.
A
Planning
B
Hiking

Slide 9 - Quiz

I'm thinking of starting over
A
Thinking
B
Starting

Slide 10 - Quiz

Infinitives are used:

A
Only in formal writing
B
After would + like/love/hate...
C
in the form of: infinitive + ing
D
After expressing feelings/thoughts: to hope, to want, to expect

Slide 11 - Quiz

Let's get to work!
What: Page 202, Exercise 6 + 7
How: in solitude, or (quietly) with a classmate
Time: 10 minutes
Help: raise your hand or ask a classmate
Result: exercise 6 + 7 finished, discussed in class
Finished: relax, we'll discuss the answers soon

Slide 12 - Diapositive