Gerunds + to Inifinitive

Grammar: gerund + to infinitive
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Grammar: gerund + to infinitive

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Grammar 2: Gerunds and to + infinitive
verb + ing (gerund) is a verb used like a noun and always ends in -ing. It is used often with specific nouns: to (dis)like, to love, to miss, to avoid. 

Going to parties can be fun. 

I like baking cookies. 

We avoid travelling during rush hour. 


Slide 2 - Slide

I like _______ with my friends.
A
game
B
gaming

Slide 3 - Quiz

Grammar 2: Gerunds and to + infinitive
Sometimes to + infinitive  comes after certain verbs. For example: to hope, to ask, to refuse, to expect

I hope to be famous one day.

He asked to join our team. 

We refuse to do our homework.

I expect to finish class early today.

Slide 4 - Slide

He refused ________ us with the group assignment.
A
help
B
to help
C
helping

Slide 5 - Quiz

Grammar 2: Gerunds and to + infinitive
to + infinitive can sometimes be used after the object of the sentence. 

I asked him to leave right away.

We invited my friend to come along with us.

Please remind your brother to wash his hands after he uses the restroom.
to + infinitive can also be used after many adjectives that are used to express opinions. 

It is not easy to do two things at once.

It is wonderful to have a lot of friends.

He is happy to help you.

Slide 6 - Slide

She asked him _______ right away.
A
leave
B
to leave
C
leaving

Slide 7 - Quiz

I expect _______ on time to the party.
A
be
B
to be
C
getting

Slide 8 - Quiz

Grammar Review: 
Gerund + to infinitive

Slide 9 - Slide

I like _______ to school.
A
walk
B
to walk
C
walking

Slide 10 - Quiz

She wants _______ English class.
A
pass
B
to pass
C
passing

Slide 11 - Quiz

She refused ________ what she was asked.
A
do
B
to do
C
doing

Slide 12 - Quiz

The asked me _______ this Saturday.
A
work
B
to work
C
working

Slide 13 - Quiz

I expect _______ on time to the party.
A
be
B
to be
C
getting

Slide 14 - Quiz

I love ______ new languages.
A
learn
B
to learn
C
learning

Slide 15 - Quiz

I understand gerund + to infinitive.
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Slide 16 - Poll