At the end of the lesson, you will be able to confidently differentiate between gerunds and infinitives, understand when to use each, and recognize cases where the meaning changes.
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Introduction
Gerunds and infinitives are verb forms that can function as nouns in a sentence.
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Gerunds
Gerunds are formed by adding -ing to the base form of a verb.
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Infinitives
Infinitives are the base form of a verb preceded by 'to'.
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Choose the correct form: I enjoy ________(to read / reading) books.
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Choose the correct form: She tried ________(to solve / solving) the problem.
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Slide 9: Change in Meaning
Sometimes using a gerund or infinitive can result in a change in meaning.
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Slide 10: Change in Meaning
I stopped smoking. (I quit the habit) vs I stopped to smoke. (I paused what I was doing to smoke)
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Slide 11: Change in Meaning
I remember studying for the exam. (I recall the act of studying) vs I remember to study for the exam. (I remind myself to study)
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Slide 12: Interactive Exercise
Choose the correct form: He stopped ________(to talk / talking) when I entered the room.
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Slide 13: Interactive Exercise
Choose the correct form: I can't forget ________(to meet / meeting) him yesterday.
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Slide 14: Practice Makes Perfect
Complete the sentences with the correct form: I love ________(to dance / dancing) at parties.
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Slide 15: Practice Makes Perfect
Complete the sentences with the correct form: He agreed ________(to help / helping) with the project.
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Slide 17: Common Verbs and Patterns
Verbs followed by gerunds: enjoy, hate, love, suggest. Verbs followed by infinitives: want, need, plan, decide.
