Gerund or infinitive
The Gerund and the Infinitive in songs
Let's watch a short clip of music videos where they either use the gerund or the infinitive:
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The Gerund and the Infinitive in songs
Let's watch a short clip of music videos where they either use the gerund or the infinitive:
Drag and Drop
Gerund
Infinitive
Parking your car is prohibited here
Darian, I hope to hear from you soon.
I can't stand waiting too long for the bus.
She chose to do a gap year after graduation.
What do you think a 'gerund' is? (answer in Dutch)
In which sentence(s) can you find a Gerund...
I'm afraid smoking isn't allowed.
Harry hates people smoking.
Jill was smoking a cigarette outside.
Some people think that Roxy Dekker is smoking hot!
Gerund or Infinitive
That is the question?
After reading Shakespeare's Hamlet I figured out the meaning of 'To be or not to be'.
Wanneer gebruik je de Gerund?
a Als onderwerp: Swimming is fun
b Na voorzetsels (about, in, off, at, of, without, by, before):
He left without paying, I look forward to hearing from you soon.
c Na bepaalde uitdrukkingen: it's no use, it's (not) worth, don't mind, can't stand.
It's no use arguing
d Na de werkwoorden die een mening uitdrukken: hate, like, love, enjoy.
I enjoy going to the seaside
e Na de werkwoorden: start, begin, continue, stop.
I will stop complaining about my homework..
Wanneer gebruik je de infinitive?
a Na werkwoorden die een gevoel of gedachte uitdrukken: hope, want, expect, choose, hesitate.
I hope to see you soon.
b na werkwoorden die 'iets zeggen' uitdrukken: agree, promise, demand, forbid, refuse.
I refuse to sell you alcohol.
c in combinatie met would love/like/hate, want etc. en na learn, manage, fail, tend.
I would like to use English proficiently.
Bij sommige werkwoorden kun je zowel Gerund als Infinitive gebruiken: de betekenis verandert dan wel
Wat voor woord geeft aan dat we in deze zin met een gerund beginnen:
After reading Shakespeare's Hamlet I figured out the meaning of
'To be or not to be'.
Do you remember ... (hike) in the mountains?
to hike
hiking
I look forward to ... (fly) with you to Rome next year.
fly
flying
We regret ... (inform) you that we will not hire you to fill in the positions of accoung manager at our company.
to inform
informing
I now know when to use a Gerund or Infinitive