... future of our planet if we want to
ensure a better world (10) our grandchildren.
1. A. with B. without C. and D. but
2. A. and B. however C. so D. moreover
3. A. Where B. When C. Why D. What
4. ... bad. (3) can each of us do?
We can not clean (4) our polluted rivers and seas overnight. Nor we
can stop the (5) of plants and animals. But we can stop adding to the
problem (6) scientists look ... time
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8. My younger sister and brother / love / watch / cartoons / much
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III....
... future of our planet if we want to
ensure a better world (10) our grandchildren.
1. A. with B. without C. and D. but
2. A. and B. however C. so D. moreover
3. A. Where B. When C. Why D. What
4. ... bad. (3) can each of us do?
We can not clean (4) our polluted rivers and seas overnight. Nor we
can stop the (5) of plants and animals. But we can stop adding to the
problem (6) scientists look ... time
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8. My younger sister and brother / love / watch / cartoons / much
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III....
... đích), repent (hối hận), recollect (nhớ lại), catch (bắt gặp), shirk ( trốn tránh, tránh
né), stand (chịu đựng), fancy (tưởng tượng), imagine (tưởng tượng), dread (kinh sợ), suggest (yêu cầu, ... cả),
can’t resist
( không thể nhịn được),
have difficulty
(gặp khó khăn),
It’s no use
(vô dụng)
can’t stand
(không thể chịu nổi),
have trouble
(gặp rắc rối),
There is no
(không có cách gì), …
feel like
(cảm ... It’s no use talking to him. Is it worth talking to him?
I can’t help smiling at him. I can’t stand telling him about that.
I am busy doing my homework. It’s no good going out with them at night.
C:...
... couldn’t have come d. mightn’t have come
52. “ I bought a sweater at Marks and Spencer’s last Sunday.”-“You it on Sunday. Marks……… and
Spencer’s is shut on Sundays.”
a. should have bought b. couldn’t ... bird at the foot of tree. It from the nest.………
a. might have fallen b. must have fallen
INFINITIVESAND MODAL VERBS
Choose the best answer by circling a, b, c or d.
1. “ Do you .chew with your ... your carpet and almost fell! There’s a hole in it. You . fix that before ………
someone gets hurt.
a. can b. may c, ought to d. could
22. We .discuss the differences between urban life and rural life...
... Relays
ã Board Game
ã Storytime
Gerunds and
Infinitives
12
231
12.4 VERB + INFINITIVE OR GERUND
(Difference in meaning)
1. EXAMPLES
Materials:
Worksheets 74A and B
Dynamic:
Pairs
Time:
30 minutes
Procedure:
1. ... example)
Writing paper
Dynamic:
Large groups
Time:
30 minutes
Procedure:
1. Review charts and rules for gerundsandinfinitives as needed.
Divide students into three groups, ideally of three or four ... the students with the same color card come to the front of
the class and form a line; have the other students come up and
stand before one of the students in the question line.
2. Explain that...
... both a and b
27. The Smith’s can’t afford _____ a house in Weston.
a. buying
b. to buy
c. both a and b
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Name ________________ Date ________
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Gerunds and Infinitives
Directions: ... to buy
c. both a and b
2. I love _____ pizza.
a. eating
b. to eat
c. both a and b
3. She would like _____ Switzerland during the winter break.
a. visiting
b. to visit
c. both a and b
4. Kelly enjoys ... a and b
8. The students began _____ on their project last week.
a. working
b. to work
c. both a and b
9. I can’t afford _____ a new house right now. I’m broke!
a. buying
b. to buy
c. both a and...
... GerundsandInfinitives
Some Important Rules
The form of the verb that ends in -ing is called a Gerund when used as a noun. Because their
function is that of a noun, gerunds may ... important in this culture.
Infinitives as objects: *The asked her to check the letter before it was sent.
Infinitives used in passive construction:
I was told to go very quickly and quietly.
The following ... invite warm
encourage command trust teach
convince oder cause hire
More examples: I trust my doctor to do the job right.
They hired him to solve the problems here.
Infinitives as subjects: To...
... participle.
The later “standing” can be called a gerund.
Alexander [longman; 1988] when discussing the -ing form remarked:
Gerunds and present participles are formed from verbs and always end in -
ing. ... participle is not quite simple to
understand and use for Vietnamese learners.
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1.3.2: -Ing participle
Gergunds and present participles are formed from verbs and always
end in -ing. Therefore ... study the teminology and the concepts are broadly used in
accordance with “Longman English Grammar” by Alexander and “A
Grammar Of English” by Professor Randolph Quirk and others. These are...
... Gerundsand Infinitives: Verb + Gerund or Infinitive
Some verbs can be followed by an infinitive or a ... in meaning, and verbs with a distinct
change in meaning.
Verb + Gerund or Infinitive: Little difference in meaning.
Here are some common verbs that can be followed by gerunds or infinitives ... of meaning may still exist however, as there are almost
limitless combinations of verbs andgerunds /infinitives.
begin - She began to sing. - He began working here last year.
bother - Don't...
... simple gerund and infinitive forms, there are progressive gerund and
infinitive forms, passive gerund and infinitive forms and perfect gerund and infinitive
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stand
Nancy can't stand working the late shift. Nancy can't stand to ... bear [14] He can't bear to be alone.
can't stand [14] Nancy can't stand to work the late shift.
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... likes sport, especially horses and
7 After several times, I finally passed my exams.
8 I lay in bed and thought about up.
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68 like, dislike and other verbs + gerund
ã Some ... say.
14 This is used (cut) metal.
15 The car drove off (stop).
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70 Gerunds as subjects of sentences
ã Gerunds can be subjects of sentences (or objects > Exercise 67):
Smoking ... late, (so as)
4 Everybody stopped talking because they wanted to hear her sing.
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71 Gerunds
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have
move
watch
learn
study
get up
hdp
look after
smoke
say
eat
become
work
go
write
walk
live
make
see
go...