1. Infinitive and Gerunds bob

2. Some times we need to decide whether to use a verb in its : or infinitive (to do, to sing) ing form (doing, singing)

3. I dislike working late ? I dislike to work late ? Which one is correct ?

4. Infinitive = The infinitive of a verb is the basic form. The infinitive is often used with ‘ to ‘ infront of it !! * I like to travel abroad. * I want something to eat. * I work to make money.

5. Other forms the infinitive can have the follow form 1.The perfect infinitive example, It is nice to have finished the work ( to have +past participle)

6. 2. the continuous infinitive example, I really like to be swimming in nice cool pool right now. ( to be + present participle )

7. 3. the passive infinitive ( to be+ p.p) Example, I really didn’t like to be told what to do.

8. These verbs are commonly followed by infinitives. affordagreecarearrangeaskhope decidedemanddeservechooseclaimmanage forgetgohappendesireexpectprefer intendneedlearnhateloveremember meanpretendnegletlikeplantend preparestartpromiseofferswearwish seemtrystoprefusewantregret beginappearvolunteerwaitfailstruggle

9. Test ! The director refused _____ to the proposals of an executive committee this month. (1)agreeing (2) to agree (3) for agreeing (4) to have agreed

10. Gerunds When a verb ends in – ing it may be a gerund When we use a verb in – ing from more like a noun, It is usually a gerund Example, Bob enjoys playing golf.

11. 1. Gerunds as subject, oubject or complement. Like a noun, gerunds can be the subject, oubject, or complements of sentence. * smoking costs a lot of money. * I don’t like writing. * my favorite occupation is reading.

12. 2. Gerunds after prepositions If we want to use a verb after a preposition,. It is impossible to use an infinitive after a preposition. Example, * I will call you after arriving at the office. * please have a drink before leaving. it must be a gerund

13. 3. Gerunds verb admitavoidappreciateconsiderriskdeferfinish forgiveleavepostponedelaydislikedenyCarry on Give upmentionpractiseexecuseendurefaceCan’t help imaginemindPut offescapeenjoyFeel like understa nd involvemissreportresentsuggestLeave off Can’t stand

14. Test ! 1. the restaurant is considering ____some new menus to meet its clint’s needs. (1)to introduce (2) introduce (3) introduced (4) introducing beginhateprefer continueintendstart

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