infinitives and gerunds
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Infinitives and
GerundsWhat are they?
How can we choose?
What are infinitives and gerunds?
“I like X.”
oWhat is X?oX is always a noun, right?
“Y is fun.”
oWhat is Y?oY is always a noun, right?
“I like chocolate.”
oWhat is chocolate?o ‘Chocolate’ is a noun, right?
“This grammar class is fun!”
oWhat is ‘Anthony’s grammar class’?o ‘Anthony’s grammar class’ is a noun,
right?
Okay, but…What about when you like a verb?
o I like X oWhat if X = study English?o I like to study English. oWhat is to study? An infinitive.
What about when a verb is really fun?
o Y is really fun.o Y = cookoCooking is really fun.oWhat is cooking? A gerund.
Infinitives and Gerunds are….?verbs changed to nouns.
study = verb I study in the library every day.to study = noun I need to study in the library.studying = noun Studying in the library is the best!
My teacher recommends studying.
drink= verb Do you drink chai?to drink= noun I stopped to drink.drinking= noun Drinking water is important.
I like drinking Pepsi.
Common Mistakes• Infinitives and Gerunds don’t mix!
o I like to swimming. oMy sister needs to studying.
• Don’t use verbs when you need a nouno I don’t like live to live in Emporia.o Jen loves walk walking to work.
• Usually infinitives have not happened and gerunds have happenedo I want going to go home.oOur class enjoys to study together.
Has it happened?
YES - GERUND
I enjoy ______ (swim).
Taro hates ______ (play soccer).
My dad remembers working (work) when he
was young.
NO- INFINITIVE
I want to go (go).
Wataru needs to rest(rest) at night.
Sorry! I forgot to study(study).
Has it happened?
YES - GERUND
I enjoy swimming (swim).
Taro hates playing soccer (play soccer).
My dad remembers working (work) when he
was young.
NO- INFINITIVE
I want ______ (go).
Wataru needs ______ (rest) at night.
Sorry! I forgot ___ (study).