Gerund vs infinitive

Goals

  • To know the difference between a gerund and infintive.
  • To use gerunds and infintives correctly. 
  • To learn a few of the verbs that are followed by a gerund or an infinitive.

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Goals

  • To know the difference between a gerund and infintive.
  • To use gerunds and infintives correctly. 
  • To learn a few of the verbs that are followed by a gerund or an infinitive.

Slide 1 - Diapositive

What does a gerund look like or an infinitive? Not sure, have a guess!

Slide 2 - Carte mentale

Gerund = verb + ing
It is NOT an active participle (no form of 'to be' is used with it) 
to swim - verb
Swimming keeps me fit.
I like swimming.
I couldn't live without swimming. 
What word function is 'swimming' in the sentences?
Negative: He enjoys not having to wake up early.

Slide 3 - Diapositive

Infinitive 
to + verb 
Infinitive form is always used after certain verbs

I promised to call my friend.
He would love to follow his dream.

Negative: He chose not to follow his dream.
 

Slide 4 - Diapositive

Patterns in English
 Particular verbs are followed in a sentence by a gerund or infinitive (depends on the first verb). 
Examples: I enjoy playing football, 
I wanted to check if there was any post.

Slide 5 - Diapositive

Gerund
Infinitive
verb + ing 
to + VERB
1. As  a noun (subject/direct object)
2. Verbs expressing opinion:  hate, like, love, enjoy (often/not anymore)
3. After these verbs: to start, to begin, to continue, to stop.
4. After expressions like: it's no use, it's (not) worth it, don't mind, to look forward to
5. After prepositions: after, before, while, at, from, etc.
1. -
2. After verbs expressing feelings/ thoughts: to hope, to want, to expect, to choose, to hesitate
3. After verbs like: to learn, to manage, to fail, to tend., 
4. After verbs that express a purpose: to agree, to promise, to demand, to forbid, to refuse
5. In combination with: would love, would hate, would like

Slide 6 - Diapositive

Some verbs can be followed by both forms but the meaning is different...

1. I remember meeting Ellie at a party a few months ago. 
2. You have to remember to buy a ticket before getting on the train.

What's the difference? 

Slide 7 - Diapositive

Write down all the gerunds and infinitives in this text
My friend Jeff liked eating McDonald’s hamburgers. However, he had a problem. He was gaining weight. He decided to go on a diet. He stopped eating fast food and started buying more fruit and vegetables. He had lost a few pounds, after a month, but he wanted to lose more. I suggested joining a gym. Jeff disliked exercising, but he agreed to try it. Now he exercises everyday and he looks better. He hopes to lose more weight.  

Slide 8 - Diapositive

Gerunds / Infinitives
My friend Jeff liked eating McDonald’s hamburgers. However, he had a problem. He was gaining weight. He decided to go on a diet. He stopped eating fast food and started buying more fruit and vegetables. He had lost a few pounds, after a month, but he wanted to lose more. I suggested joining a gym. Jeff disliked exercising, but he agreed to try it. Now, he exercises everyday and he looks better. He hopes to lose more weight.  

Slide 9 - Diapositive

What is the function of word is "cycling" in this sentence?
"I am [cycling] to my work."
A
noun
B
verb - active participle
C
gerund
D
adjective

Slide 10 - Quiz

What is the function of "cycling" in this sentence?
"[Cycling] is my favourite hobby."
A
noun
B
verb - active participle
C
gerund
D
adjective

Slide 11 - Quiz

Gerund vs Infinitive

It's worth .... an effort.
A
to make
B
making

Slide 12 - Quiz

Gerund vs Infinitive

Angelina doesn't mind ... care of the kids.
A
to take
B
taking

Slide 13 - Quiz

Gerund vs Infinitive

The whole class agrees that they would love ...... early for school more often.
A
to get up
B
getting up

Slide 14 - Quiz

Gerund vs Infinitive

I hate ... you this, but you failed the test.
A
to tell
B
telling

Slide 15 - Quiz

Gerund vs Infinitive

We will only succeed if we keep .... (try) .

Slide 16 - Question ouverte

Gerund vs Infinitive

I had a cup of hot chocolate after (go) ice skating.

Slide 17 - Question ouverte

Gerund vs Infinitive

Mark should remember ... (take) the trash out.

Slide 18 - Question ouverte

Jane started ________ (to talk) as soon as she came in.

Slide 19 - Question ouverte

I refused _________ (to help) him.

Slide 20 - Question ouverte

Please take your shoes before ______ (to enter) the room.

Slide 21 - Question ouverte

Continue with 
Unit 5, lesson 4 
Ex. 6, 7, 8

Slide 22 - Diapositive

Gerunds and infinitives
A
I am not sure about this
B
I think I get this
C
I have no idea but am going with my instinct
D
I am totally fine with this

Slide 23 - Quiz