Unit 1 - 3a - gerund

In this lesson we will:

- learn what the gerund is 
- learn when to use it in a sentence.

- use descriptive words to compare and contrast your personality with another person.

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Slide 1: Tekstslide
EngelsMiddelbare schoolhavoLeerjaar 3

In deze les zitten 19 slides, met interactieve quizzen en tekstslides.

time-iconLesduur is: 30 min

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In this lesson we will:

- learn what the gerund is 
- learn when to use it in a sentence.

- use descriptive words to compare and contrast your personality with another person.

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

-ing or to + .....?
1. She really believes in ______ other people. (helping / to help)
2. Kate hopes ______ London early next year. (visiting / to visit)
3. I don’t like ______. (canoeing / to canoe )
4. They demanded ______ the documents (seeing / to see)
5. Is it worth ______ this programme? (watching / to watch)



Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Answers: -ing or to + ......
1. She really believes in helping other people. 
2. Kate hopes to visit London early next year. 
3. I don’t like canoeing
4. They demanded to see the documents. 
5. Is it worth watching this programme? 


Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Gerund (ww-ing)

De gerund is een werkwoordsvorm die als zelfstandig naamwoord wordt gebruikt. Je maakt de gerund door:

–ing achter het werkwoord te plaatsen = 

  •   skiing is a hobby of mine.
  •   cleaning the house is not something I like.
  •   I love running.



Slide 4 - Tekstslide

When to use the gerund?
1. Vaak volgt na een voorzetsel de gerund:
 • I’m not interested in buying a house.
 • She is very good at cycling.

2. Je gebruikt de gerund ook vaak na bepaalde werkwoorden als:
 hate, mind, love, fancy, like, start, stop en prefer:
 • I prefer walking to taking the bus.
 • She doesn’t like lying on the beach all day.

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

When to use the gerund?
3. Ook na een aantal uitdrukkingen krijg je de gerund:
    can’t help, it’s no use, it’s worth, can’t stand.

 • She can’t help playing with fire.
 • It’s worth doing the right thing.


Slide 6 - Tekstslide

Infinitive (to ....)
A. na werkwoorden die een wens uitdrukken (zoals wish, hope en want):
• She wants / hopes / wishes to become a veterinarian.
B. na werkwoorden die een bevel uitdrukken (zoals demand en forbid):
• My parents forbid me to go on holiday alone.
C. na enkele andere werkwoorden zoals decide, expect, choose, hesitate, learn, refuse en manage:
• We choose / hesitate to tell them the truth.



Slide 7 - Tekstslide

He demanded ... (speak) to the manager.
A
to speak
B
speaking

Slide 8 - Quizvraag

I can't stand .......... for the bus
A
waiting
B
to wait

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

I am really good at ........ landscapes.
A
to paint
B
painting

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

I chose ... (work) here.
A
to work
B
working

Slide 11 - Quizvraag

Let's go again! 
Complete the first 5 questions. 

If you feel confident using the gerund and infinitive then start at section B on the worksheet.

If you feel less confident, start at section A. 

Online students: the worksheet is posted in Engels 3hc in itslearning

Slide 12 - Tekstslide

What influences our personalities?

Slide 13 - Woordweb

Positive 
Negative

Slide 14 - Tekstslide

How do you compare or contrast?
You 
Friend / family member
timer
3:00

Slide 15 - Tekstslide

Writing task:
Using the words in your diagram, write a paragraph explaining how your personality compares and contrasts with your family member or friend. 

Make sure to use at least two of the following words: 
alikeunlike -  in the same way - on the other hand - but both

Slide 16 - Tekstslide

Homework
Complete word boxes & study vocab pages 26-30

Have a great holiday!

Slide 17 - Tekstslide

I miss ... (go) to the beach.
A
to go
B
going

Slide 18 - Quizvraag

Slide 19 - Tekstslide