... or making statements and suggestions about the
situation. They must use verbs followed by infinitives or gerunds
whenever possible.
3. A different situation may be given to the group after a few
minutes ... example)
Writing paper
Dynamic:
Large groups
Time:
30 minutes
Procedure:
1. Review charts and rules for gerunds and infinitives as needed.
Divide students into three groups, ideally of three or four students.
(A ... the
sets of cards.
2. The red-card holders write down verbs followed by gerunds. The
blue-card holders write down verbs followed by infinitives. The
yellow-card holders write down verbs followed by...
... to buy
c. both a and b
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Name ________________ Date ________
Chapter Thirteen Examination
Gerunds and Infinitives
Directions: Circle the correct answer.
1. My computer is too slow. I’m considering...
... Gerunds and Infinitives
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 ... solve the problems here.
Infinitives as subjects: To be on time is important in this culture.
Infinitives as objects: *The asked her to check the letter before it was sent.
Infinitives used in passive ...
meaning depending on the choice of an infinitive or a gerund. Gerunds are used to describe
actions that are factual, whereas infinitives are used to describe actions that may take place in...
... form remarked:
Gerunds and present participles are formed from verbs and always end in -
ing. Therefore, words like “playing”, “writing”, ect. can function as gerunds
or as participles. The ... participle
Gergunds and present participles are formed from verbs and always
end in -ing. Therefore words like playing, writing, ect. can function as
gerunds or as participles. The -ing form is ...
classifying the -ing iterms in the above examples as participles. In the last
sentence, -ing participle is the head of a finite verb phrase. The other -ing
participles are the non-finite clauses. The...
... be followed by gerunds or infinitives with little
change in meaning. A change of meaning may still exist however, as there are almost
limitless combinations of verbs and gerunds /infinitives. ... Gerunds and Infinitives: Verb + Gerund or Infinitive
Some verbs can be followed by an infinitive or a...
...
already.
• The students were expecting to have been
taught that by now.
•
•
• Practice : Gerunds and Infinitives
• Part 1 (1-6)
• 1. Dan enjoys (read) science
fiction.
• 2. Cheryl suggested ... anything when you come to my birthday party. No food, no gifts - just bring
yourself.
•
• Gerunds and Infinitives 25
• 1. You were fortunate to get tickets for the concert. I heard they are already ... disliked traveling on the mountain roads at night. She preferred to travel during the day.
• Gerunds and Infinitives 26
• 1. They got to the train station too late to catch the train, so they will...
... là đã ăn cắp tiền.)
They now regret having got married.
(Bây giờ họ than phiền là đã cưới nhau.)
Gerunds and Participle
Nhớ rằng
Động từ + -ing được dùng như một danh từ gọi là gerund.
Động từ ... từ.
Ví dụ:
He is successful in studying English.
(Anh ấy thành công trong việc học tiếng Anh.)
GERUNDS
DANH ĐỘNG TỪ
Xét hai câu sau:
Reading newspaper, I hear a big noise.
(Đang đọc báo, tôi...
... George (work) at a university so far.
33. When he lived in Manchester, he (work) in a bank.
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EXERCISES (TENSES)
I. Supply the correct verb forms: The simple present tense or The present continuos...
... beginning to roll/begin to roll/begin rolling, to do, to stop 36 laughing, slipping/slip
MISRELATED PARTICIPLES
A participle is considered to belong to the noun or pronoun that immediately precedes...