VERBS + GERUND Admit Appreciate Avoid Can’t help Consider Delay Deny Enjoy Finish Mind Miss Postpone Practise Quit Recall Report Examples 1.. VERB – PREPOSITION + GERUND Approve of Be b
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C THE GERUND ( V – ING )
1 VERBS + GERUND
Admit Appreciate Avoid Can’t help Consider Delay Deny Enjoy
Finish Mind Miss Postpone Practise Quit Recall Report
Examples 1 She won’t tolerate cheating during an examination
2 I miss being with my family
3 I suggested not following him sneakily
2 PREPOSITION + GERUND
2.1 VERB – PREPOSITION + GERUND
Approve of Be better off Feel like Depend on Give up Insist on
Keep on Put off Rely on Succeed in Think about/ of Dream of
Worry about Object to Look forward to Confess to Apologize for Object to Examples 1 John gave up smoking because of his doctor’s advice
2 We are not looking forward to going back to school
3 You would be better off leaving now instead of tomorrow 2.2 VERBS + OBJECT + PREPOSITION + GERUND
Blame sb for Prevent sb from Thank sb for Keep sb from
Criticize sb for Stop sb from Congratulate sb on Suspect sb of
Accuse sb of Warn sb against/ from Excuse sb for
Examples 1 She accused him of hurting her feelings 2 Thanks you for helping me
Choice of Excuse for Intention of Method for Possibility of Reason for
Examples 1 George has no excuse for dropping out of school
2 There is a possibility of acquiring this property at a good price
Afraid of Accustomed to (be) used to Capable of Fond of Intent on
Interested in Successful in Tired of Worried about Tired from
Examples 1 Are you interested in doing scientific researches?
2 She is tired of doing the same things every day NOTES : tránh nhầm lẫn giới từ TO và TO của TO INFINITIVE Examples
She is used to living alone
I am looking forward to seeing you again
I don’t object to opening some new shopping centers
be used to / look forward to/ object to To : giới từ + gerund
I want to buy some books
She asked me to lend her some more money to buy/ to lend To – infinitive
3 POSSESSIVE + GERUND
Examples 1 We understand your not being able to stay any longer 2 He regrets her leaving
3 We are looking forward to Mary’s coming next year 4 Would you mind my opening the window ?
D VERBS FOLLOWED BY EITHER “ TO INFINITIVE” OR “ GERUND”
GROUP A: VERBS + GERUND/ TO INFINITIVE WITH NO OR LITTLE DIFFERENCE IN MEANING
Examples 1 It began to rain/ raining two hours ago
GROUP B: VERBS + GERUND/ TO INFINITE WITH DIFFERENCE IN MEANING
1 remember / forget/ regret + to –inf : ( to inf được dùng để chỉ việc sẽ diễn ra sau remember/ regret/ forget : nhớ/
quên/ hối tiếc vì phải làm gì)
remember/ forget/ regret + gerund : ( gerund được dùng để chỉ việc đã diễn ra trước remember/ regret/ forget: nhớ/
quên/ hối tiếc là đã làm gì) Example : I remember seeing the Alps for the fist time The sight was impressive ( I saw the Alps I remember )
Judy always remember to lock the door ( Remember lock )
2 try + to inf ( “try” trong trường hợp này có nghĩa là “cố gắng”) : : I will try my best to become the brightest student of all try + gerund ( “ try” trong trường hợp này có nghĩa là “thử” ) : She tried eating some cakes and said they were delicious
3 need / want+ to inf ( “ to inf” mang nghĩ achủ động – cần làm ) : I need to water the flowers
need / want+ gerund ( gerund” mang nghĩa bị động – cần được làm ) : The flowers need watering / to be watered
4 stop + to inf * ( tạm dừng một việc để bắt đầu 1 viêc khác – “công việc khác “ lúc này được mô tả bằng “ to inf”)
She was listening to music when the phone rang, so she stopped to answer it ( that means “ stop listening to music to answer the phone)
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stop + gerund ( dừng hẳn việc đang làm – việc được dừng hẳn này được mô tả bằng “ gerund”
He stopped smoking because he knew it was harmful to his health ( he doesn’t smoke any more)
Exercise 1 : Supply the correct form of the verbs in parentheses ( to infinitive or gerund)
1 Try to avoid (make) him angry
2 She rushed out of the room without (give) me a
chance (explain)
3 I am against (make) any complaints
4 It's no use (cry) over spilt milk
5 I suggest (hold) another meeting next week
6 He finished (speak) and sat down
6 He was fined for (drive) without lights
8 It is difficult to get used to (eat) with chopsticks
9 He lost no time in (get) down to work
10 You can't make an omelette without (break) eggs
11 I have no intention of (go) to that film
12 Some people seem (have) a passion for
(write) to the newspapers
13 He expects me (answer) by return but I have no
intention of (reply) at all
14 We are looking forward to (read) your new book
15 They escaped by (slide) down ropes made of blankets
16 They don't allow (smoke) in here
17 He is thinking of (leave) his job and (go) to America
18 Imagine (have) (get up) at five a.m every day!
19 If you put your money into that business you risk
(lose) every penny
20 Please forgive me for (interrupt) you but would you
mind (repeat) that last sentence?
21 Is there anything here worth (buy) ?
22 He was accused of (leak) classified information to the press
23 It's not much use (have) a bicycle if you don't know
how (ride) it
24 I don't enjoy (go) to the dentist
25 Would you mind (put) your pet snake somewhere else?
26 The horse won't be well enough (run) in tomorrow's race
He doesn't seem to have recovered from his long journey
27 By (work) day and night he succeeded in
(finish) the job in time
28 He has a scheme for (make) grass grow in winter
29 I don't feel like (work) ; what about (go) to a disco ?
30 Would you mind (write) your name and address
on the back of the cheque?
31 If a thing is worth (do) at all it is worth (do) well
32 He made a lot of money by (buy) tickets in advance and (sell) them for twice the price on the day of the match
33 He was furious at (be) mistaken for an escaped convict
34 He keeps (ask) me the time and I keep (tell) him (buy) himself a watch
35 He has a theory that it is possible (tell) the time in daylight by (look) into a cat's eyes
36 As a result of (listen) at keyholes he learnt many facts which he no hesitation in (use) to his own advantage
37 At first I enjoyed (listen) to him but after a while I got tired of (hear) the same story again and again
38 It is usually easier (learn) a subject by (read) books than by (listen) to lectures
39 It wouldn't be safe (start) down now; we'll have (wait) till the mist clears
40 By (neglect) (take) ordinary precautions
he endangered the life of his crew
41 An instructor is coming (show) us how (use) the aqualung
42 By (offer) enormous wages he is persuading men (leave) their present jobs and (work) for him
43 He postponed (make) a decision till it was too late (do) anything
44 There is no point in (remain) in a dangerous place
if you can't do anything (help) the people who have (stay) there
45 You shouldn’t put off (pay) your bi
Exercise 2: Supply the correct form of the verbs in parentheses ( to infinitive or gerund)
1 I like (go) to the zoo
2 The play wasn’t very good the audience started
(leave) before it was over
3 After a brief interruption, the professor continued
(lecture)
4 The children love (swim) in the ocean
5 I ma afraid of flying When a plane begins (move) down
the runway, my heart starts (race) Oh! The plane is
beginning (move) and my heart is starting (race)
6 I hate (see) any living being suffer I can’t bear it
7 When I travel, I prefer (drive) to ( take) a plane
8 I prefer (dive) rather than ( take) a plane
9 I always remember (turn) off all the lights before I
leave my house
10 I can remember (be) very proud and happy when I
graduated
11 Did you remember (give) Jake my message?
12 I remember (play) with doll when I was a child
13 Don’t forget (do) your homework tonight
14 I regret (inform) you that you loan application has
not been approved
15 I regret ( not/listen) to my father’s advice He was right
16 When a student asks a questions, the teacher always tries
(explain) the problem as clearly as possible
17He hates (answer) the phone, and very often just lets it ring
18 I prefer (drive) to (be driven)
19 She likes her children (go) to the dentist every six months
20 Try (forget) it: it isn't worth (worry) about
21 I'd hate (be) beside a volcano when it started (erupt)
22I distinctly remember (pay) him I gave him £2
23 Did you remember (give) him the key of the safe?
~No, I didn't I'll go and do it now
24 If you can't turn the key try (put) ome oil in the lock
25 The children prefer (watch) TV to (read)
26 I remember (read) a review of that book and (think) I'd like to get
27 I tried (explain) to him but he refused (listen) and went on (grumble)
28 Stop (argue) and start (work)
29 Imagine (live) with someone who never stops (talk)
30 I know my hair wants (cut) but I never have time
to go to the hairdresser's
31 Would you mind lending me £5? I forgot (cash) a cheque
32 He stopped (drink) a cup of coffee because he felt sleepy
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32 He stopped ( smoke) years ago because of his lung cancer
Exercise 3: Rewrite each sentences as directed pay attention to the structures given above
Verbs + gerund/ to infinitive/ bare inf 1 Why don’t we stay at home for a change? I suggest
2 Ok! I will lend you some money I agree
3 I usually went swimming when they were young They used
Verbs + possessive + gerund 3 Is it alright if I close the door? Would you mind
Verbs + object + to inf 4 If I were you, I wouldn’t stay up too late I advise
Verbs + object + preposition + gerund 5 Verbs + preposition + gerund 6 I expect to see you again I look forward
Adjective / nouns + preposition + gerund 7 Do you like swimming Are you fond
Verbs + Object + Verb bare inf 8 1 She said she must see the manager immediately She demanded
2 I want to sit in the front row I’d rather
3 My boss wouldn’t let me leave early My boss refused
4 What do you fancy doing this evening? What do you want
5 Where would you like to go this evening? Where do you feel
6 Why don’t we ask him for help? I suggest
7 Let’s me pay for the milk I insist
8 Helen said she would go to the party with me Helen agreed
9 Tom wishes he had listened to my advice Tom regrets
10 I met you somewhere, I clearly remember that I clearly remember
11 I think you shouldn’t smoke I object
12 My mother said I had better go on a vacation My mother said advised
13 We can’t live like this anymore We can’t go on
14 It’s not a good idea to travel during rush hour t’s best to avoid
15 Shall we leave tomorrow instead of today? Shall we postpone till
16 He said that it was true that he didn’t have a license He admitted
17 Could you turn down the radio, please? Would you mind
18 Please don’t interrupt me all the time Would you mind
18 Don’t let me forget to call my sister Please remind
19 The teacher said that we mustn’t use dictionary during the test The teacher didn’t allow
20 I didn’t want to apply for the job but Sarah persuaded me Sarah persuaded
21 You shouldn’t believe everything he says I warn
22 He always forbade me to study harder and harder He always made
23 I am going to ask someone repaint my living room I am going to have my living room
24 I think you should know the truth I want
25 “May I help you with your suitcase, Mary?”, said Tom Tom offered
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26 Let him do whatever he wants
Don’t stop him
27 I don’t usually drink beer
I am not used
28 I would rather stay at home than go to the movies with him
I prefer
29 Why is it useful to have a car?
What are the advantages of
30 I don’t intend to lend you nay money
I have no intention
31 Max won’t pass the exam He has no chance
Max has no chance of
32 Tom thinks that working is better than doing nothing
Tom prefers
33 John smoked a lot when he was young
John used to
34 The heavy ran made it impossible for us to have our picnic
The heavy rain prevented
35 It is more dangerous to ride a motorbike than to drive a car
Riding
36 Would you please do it for me?
Would you mind
37 Shall we go for a ride?
What about
38 I am sorry to have kept you waiting
I must apologize
39 Let's go camping tomorrow
Why don't
40 I don't find it difficult to get up early in the morning
I am used
41 Please don't play your music so loudly
Would you mind
42 Let's go camping tomorrow
I suggest
43 I don't find it difficult to get up early in the morning
I am used
44 Please pass me the sugar
Would you mind
45 “ Let’s get together next Saturday”
How about
46 ‘”No, no! Please let me pay for the meal”
Pat insisted
47 I won’t tell him about that
I’d rather
48 After fighting the fire for two hours, the firemen succeeded in putting it out
The firemen managed
49 He doesn’t go out every night any more
He used
50 She says I caused the accident
She blames
51 “I’m sorry that I broke the glass”, said Peter
Peter apologized
52 “John, please don’t tell anyone my new address”, said Mary
Mary asked
53 The police officers forced him to sign the confession
The police made
54 Smoking at our school is not allowed
They
55 Please fill in this questionnaire
I’d like
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Do you mind
57 My sister enjoys playing volleyball
My sister is
58 He has had a mechanic mend his car
He has asked
59 She told me that it would be best if I apply for that job
She recommended
60 It was so nice of you to help me
Thank you