GERUND [dws] [DWS] Gerund.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

gerund or infinitive Use the gerund (verb+ ing): after prepositions

Advertisements

Infinitives are formed with TO : to walk, to talk, to think, to listen Here is a brief review of the differences between gerunds and infinitives. Gerunds.

How to choose the right one.... Gerund or Infinitive ?

The true story. I like diving. I want to go to England. She hopes to pass this exam. My brother started crying.

Verbs - Gerund or Infinitive.  Gerunds and infinitives are forms of verbs that act like nouns. They can follow adjectives and other verbs. Gerunds can.

Gerunds. Gerunds Gerunds take the place of a noun. They can be 1. Subjects: e.g. Eating fast food is convenient. 2. Objects after certain verbs: e.g.

Gerund vs. infinitive.

Infinitive or ING form EOI. Sometimes we need to decide whether to use a verb in its: -ing form (doing, singing) or infinitive form (to do, to sing).

Gerunds and Infinitives

To-infinitive GERUND.

GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES - 1 Use the gerund (verb + ing) 1. After prepositions and phrasal verbs. I’m very good at remembering names. She’s given up smoking.

GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES M.Martín Abeleira Use -ing After prepositions and phrasal verbs. I’m tired of getting up early every day. I’ve just given up.

Gerund or Infinitive?. We select the –ing from.... To create a NOUN from a verb to express a general idea(Subject of the sentence in most cases): “Paying.

Use to + infinitive After question words (who, what, when, where, why, how): I didn’t know what to do next. He always knows where to go to have a good.

3º Ano E.M.- ATENAS Gerund X Infinitive. Gerund Use an -ing form after certain verbs or a preposition, in verb tenses, as the subject of a sentence or.

VERB PATTERNS SB p.158. Verb + -ing Adore Can’t stand Don’t mind Enjoy Finish Look forward to doing swimming cooking reading …

Gerunds and Infinitives. What is a Gerund? Gerunds are made by adding –ing to the base form of a verb. Do + -ing = doing Swim + -ing = swimming fall +

Gerunds & Infinitives Pirchy Dayan. Gerunds - as the subject at the beginning of sentences  Smoking is bad for your health.  Speaking to him was an.

In English, some verbs are followed by the infinitive( to +verb)

GERUND is the – ing form of a verb used as a noun. It is used as a subject or as an object. Gerund is also used as complement and as object of prepositions.

Before we start our lesson, please read the sentences below: Father and me enjoy the coffee that mother made for us. That morning, Susan and Jim talked.

Gerunds and Infinitives

Gerunds and infinitives can function as: NOUNS (subjects, objects, subject complements) As subjects, they take a singular verb. Only Gerunds can be.

Please Translate to English 1.Setelah selesai mengerjakan PR, saya pergi ke taman. 2.Ayah selalu pergi memancing di akhir pekan. 3.Menulis adalah hobi.

Gerunds and Infinitives.  Gerunds and infinitives are verb forms that can take the place of a noun in a sentence.  The following guidelines and lists.

Infinitives and Gerunds To Ing.  Infinitives and Gerunds Gerund and Infinitives (Gerunds and Infinitives) The Spanish infinitive is the verb form ending.

Gerund or Infinitive?.

 When a verb ends in -ing, it may be a gerund or a present participle. It is important to understand that they are not the same.  When we use a verb.

Infinitive (to) INFINITIVE affordagree decide Fail need Hope Intendlearnplan Promiserefuse seem Tendtry want etc. To do (VSF) I want to go We decided to.

THE INFINITIVE The infinitive is used: to say why you do something I’ve just gone running to get some exercise. He’s taken up tennis to make friends. to.

VERB PATTERNS -ING or TO INFINITIVE Verbs followed by -ing admit adore appreciate avoid can’t face can’t help can’t stand can’t resist carry on consider.

Gerunds and infinitives

Infinitive or ING form EOI.

INFINITIVE OR ING-FORM

Infinitive and Gerund.

Infinitive? Gerund? Prepositions?

Gerunds and Infinitives

FUTURE 5 TEST #1 - UNITS 1-3 SETTING GOALS - GETTING A JOB – ROAD TRIP

Verbs followed by -ing or infinitive.

Gerunds A gerund is a noun made from a verb by adding "-ing."

GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES

INFINITIVES AND GERUNDS

Introduction of Gerund

Gerunds A gerund is a noun made from a verb by adding "-ing."

-Ing or infinitive? TEENS 2.

درس دوم اسم مصدر (Gerund) مدرس : مهدی روستاپور

The Infinitive and the Gerund

Gerunds and Infinitives

GERUNDS AND INFINITVES

Created by: Aquilina Yunita, S.Pd

Gerunds A gerund is a noun made from a verb by adding "-ing."

Gerunds and infinitives

ALL ABOUT VERBS GRAMMAR SUMMARY.

Infinitive or ING form?.

Nouns table Mt. SAC dog victor Los Angeles shoes homework candy car.

GERUND AND INFINITIVE V+ing or To V ?.

Gerund vs. infinitive.

Gerunds & infinitives.

GERUND AND INFINITIVE V+ing or To V ?.

Gerunds (-ING VERB FORMS) and infinitives

Infinitive VS Gerund.

Gerunds and Infinitives

What kind of TV shows do you like?

Gerunds & infinitives.

Gerunds & Infinitive 1. Ahmed loves traveling. He began traveling when he was a young child. He remembers visiting new places every holiday. He will never.

Verbals: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives

UNIT 11 MONEY MATTERS P. 205 FUTURE 3

Presentation transcript:

GERUND [dws] [DWS] Gerund

What is Gerund? Based on Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (2010) “gerund is a noun in the form of present participle of a verb (that is, ending in –ing)” (p. 626). [DWS] Gerund

Examples Looking Eating Writing Watching Etc. [DWS] Gerund

When can we change a verb into a gerund? Gerund can be a subject or an object. But, we cannot change every verb into a gerund anytime. A verb can be changed into a gerund when they follow the following verbs: [DWS] Gerund

Verbs that are followed by Gerund Enjoy, finish, quit, mind, postpone, keep, consider, discuss, miss, admit, report, appreciate, resume, go, avoid, delay, deny, etc. [DWS] Gerund

Verbs that are followed by Gerund Enjoy, finish, quit, mind, postpone, keep, consider, discuss, miss, admit, report, appreciate, resume, go, avoid, delay, deny, etc. [DWS] Gerund

Adjective + Preposition that are followed by Gerund Afraid of, interested in, capable of, successful in, tired of, fond of, etc. [DWS] Gerund

Verb + Preposition that are followed by Gerund Give up, rely on, worry about, insist on, succeed in, count on, keep on, think about, depend on, put off, think of, look forward to, confess to, etc. [DWS] Gerund

Examples He is not looking forward to going back to school. Giving charity is a good deed. He is excited about playing tennis. John admitted stealing the jewels. We are interested in seeing this film. Mary insisted on taking the bus instead of the plane. [DWS] Gerund

TO INFINITIVE [dws] [DWS] Gerund

What is to infinitive? Infinitive is the basic form of a verb such as be or run. In English, an infinitive is used by itself, for example swim in: She can swim. or with to as in: She likes to swim. [DWS] Gerund

When do we use to infinitive? Verbs and Adjectives that are followed by to infinitive: agree, plan, hope, except, prepare, claim, fail, learn, pretend, want, decide, forget, need, refuse, offer, easy, dangerous, good, ready, difficult, hard, wish, intend, demand etc. [DWS] Gerund

Examples I learned to swim when I was young. The soldiers are preparing to attack the village. I decided to postpone my holiday. We are ready to leave now. It is difficult to pass the test. [DWS] Gerund

The following verbs can be followed by either the infinitive or the gerund with no change in meaning, such as: Begin, hate, regret, like, start, continue, love, try, prefer. These verbs can be followed by gerund or infinitive, but the meaning is different. Stop, remember, forget. [DWS] Gerund

Examples He started to study after dinner. He started studying after dinner. I stop to smoke. I stop smoking. [DWS] Gerund

Examples I remember to lock my door I remember locking my door. I forget washing my shoes Do not forget to write the letter. [DWS] Gerund