Chapter 8 Gerunds and infinitives

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Gerunds and infinitives

How are they used??

Dancing is a popular form of self expression  ( subject= ond)

Learning music is important                                   (object = lijdvw)

I'm interested in acting as a career    ( After a preposition)

Pay attention! 

You often have to choose between a gerund or an in finitive

But :

Admit, be used to, deny, can't help, can't stand, dislike, mind, don't mind, feel like, finish,imagine, keep, practise, spend time, enjoy

Write them in your notebooks!

Some verbs : only gerunds

Admit, be used to, deny, can't help, can't stand, dislike, mind, don't mind, feel like, finish,imagine, keep, practise, spend time, enjoy

Write them in your notebooks!

Infinitive + to :

To express purpose:

I sent her a message to invite her

after adjectives:

She was sad to miss the performance

Tekst

Gerund or infinitive?
1. We prefer .............. in a choir.
2. I really like............ to the Gym.

1. singing, to go
2. to sing, to go
3. to sing, going
4. singing, going

1. I expected........... him there
2. I really can't stand.......... him

1. to find, to see
2. to find, seeing
3. finding, seeing
4. finding, to see

Sometimes there is a difference in meaning!!!

REMEMBER!!!!!

Now do your exercises!

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Stencils + MyELT chapter 8 Grammar!!!!