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Infinitives 1
Infinitives 2
Infinitives 3
Infinitives 4
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Infinitives
* Some verbs are followed by (OBJECT) + TO + INFINITIVE
Advise, allow, afford, agree, arrange, ask, decide, expect, forget, help, hope, invite, learn, manage, prefer, promise, refuse, regret, seem, teach, tell, want.
The doctor advised her to stay at home
She decided to go to the party
I forgot to phone her.
They asked him to wait for a few minutes.
He seems to be a pleasant man.
I want to teach him to read.
He decided not to wait.
* Some adjectives are followed by TO + INFINITIVE
Able, afraid, angry, delighted, difficult, disappointed, easy, glad, happy, impossible, possible, sad, sorry, supposed, surprised.
They are delighted to see each other again.
You are supposed to come here at 8:00.
She was surprised to see her old friend.
It’s not possible to play football today.
* HOW TO + INFINITIVE
I don’t know how to explain the problem.
Can you tell me how to get to the cinema?
She taught me how to ride a bike.
* INFINITIVE OF PURPOSE.
To express purpose we can use to-infinitive.
She went to the supermarket to buy some meat.
He phoned Mary to tell her that she was ill.
* TOO / ENOUGH + INFINITIVE
She is too tired to go out.
The box is too heavy for one person to carry.
He is old enough to see the film.
It isn’t warm enough to swim in the lake.
* After some nouns or pronouns such us something, nothing, somewhere, etc. we use TO + INFINITIVE.
There is nothing to do there.
I’ve bought some meat to cook for lunch.
She had to find somewhere to live.
Gerunds
* The gerund can be used as subject of a sentence.
Living in Japan is expensive.
Smoking is bad for your health.
* Prepositions + gerund
He left without saying goodbye.
After having breakfast, she went to the office.
* Expressions and verbs + preposition + gerund
What about going to the club?
They are used to getting up early.
She is good / bad at swimming.
I’m looking forward to seeing you soon.
They were accused of robbing a bank.
She is fond of playing the piano.
Do you feel like going for a swim?
* After certain verbs such as admit, avoid, consider, deny, imagine, involve, miss, postpone, suggest, etc.
He admitted being jealous.
He is considering buying a country house.
Imagine yourself lying on the beach.
I miss riding my horse.
* After like, dislike, love, hate, enjoy (to talk about general preference)
I like painting.
I hate cooking.
(BUT: I like swimming.
I would like to swim.)
Infinitive or Gerund?
* Some verbs are followed by infinite or gerund without a change in meaning.
He began to sing / singing.
He didn’t bother to ask / asking for permission.
It started to rain / raining.
They continued to talk / talking until 12.30.
* Some verbs are followed by infinitive or gerund with a change in meaning.
Stop + infinitive = stop in order to do something else.
When she got to the top of the mountain, she stopped to take a photo.
Stop + gerund = not continue.
Stop talking, please.
Try + infinitive = attempt
He tried to do the exercise but it was very difficult.
Try + gerund = experiment.
If you have a headache, try taking an aspirin.
Remember + infinitive = not forget, remember that you must do something.
Did you remember to send the invitation?
Remember + gerund = recall, remember what you have done.
I remember breaking my leg when I was a child.
Forget + infinitive = not remember
I forgot to buy the book. I have to go out again.
Forget + gerund = not recall
He’ll never forget meeting his favourite actress.
Regret + infinitive = be sorry that you must do something.
I regret to say / to inform you that you have failed the exam.
Regret + gerund = Be sorry that you have done some thing.
She regrets having so many children.
Be sorry + infinitive = apologise for a present situation.
I’m sorry to say that you are fired.
Be sorry + gerund = apologise for an earlier situation.
I’m sorry for keeping you waiting.
Mean + infinitive = intend.
Sorry, I didn’t mean to insult you.
Mean + gerund = involve
Being a doctor means working day and night.
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He began to sing / singing.
He didn’t bother to ask / asking for permission.
It started to rain / raining.
They continued to talk / talking until 12.30.
* Some verbs are followed by infinitive or gerund with a change in meaning.
Stop + infinitive = stop in order to do something else.
When she got to the top of the mountain, she stopped to take a photo.
Stop + gerund = not continue.
Stop talking, please.
Try + infinitive = attempt
He tried to do the exercise but it was very difficult.
Try + gerund = experiment.
If you have a headache, try taking an aspirin.
Remember + infinitive = not forget, remember that you must do something.
Did you remember to send the invitation?
Remember + gerund = recall, remember what you have done.
I remember breaking my leg when I was a child.
Forget + infinitive = not remember
I forgot to buy the book. I have to go out again.
Forget + gerund = not recall
He’ll never forget meeting his favourite actress.
Regret + infinitive = be sorry that you must do something.
I regret to say / to inform you that you have failed the exam.
Regret + gerund = Be sorry that you have done some thing.
She regrets having so many children.
Be sorry + infinitive = apologise for a present situation.
I’m sorry to say that you are fired.
Be sorry + gerund = apologise for an earlier situation.
I’m sorry for keeping you waiting.
Mean + infinitive = intend.
Sorry, I didn’t mean to insult you.
Mean + gerund = involve
Being a doctor means working day and night.
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1.Dan enjoys reading science fiction.
ReplyDelete2. Cheryl suggested seeing a movie after work.
3. I miss working in the travel industry. Maybe I can get my old job back.
4. Where did you learn to speak Spanish? Was it in Spain or in Latin America?
5. Do you mind helping me translate this letter?
6. He asked to talk to the store manager.
7. You've never mentioned living in Japan before. How long did you live there?
8. If he keeps coming to work late, he's going to get fired!
9. Debbie plans to study abroad next year.
10. I agreed to help Jack wash his car.
1. I hope to graduate from college next June.
2. The models practiced walking with a book balanced on their heads.
3. Mandy has promised to take care of our dog while we are on vacation.
4. Mr. Edwards chose to accept the management position in Chicago rather than the position in Miami.
5. I don't know what she wants to do tonight. Why don't you ask her?
6. Frank offered to help us paint the house.
7. Sandra decided to study economics in London.
8. Witnesses reported seeing the bank robber as he was climbing out of the second-story window.
9. Stephanie dislikes working in front of a computer all day.
10. Mrs. Naidoo appears to be the most qualified person for the job.
1. She pretended to be a student in order to get a student discount.
2. She waited to see what would happen next.
3. The child denied stealing the piece of candy.
4. We fully intend to pay you for all the work you have done for us.
5. You seem to be a little distracted. Is everything alright?
6. Laura and Ed discussed moving to the city to find work; however, in the end, they decided against relocating.
7. She refused to admit that she had made a mistake.
8. After his accident last year, he would never consider buying another motorcycle.
9. Margaret just happened to find the lost car keys while she was looking for something else.
10. He never admitted having the wild party while his parents were out of town.
1. Neil is starting to learn Japanese.
2. Neil started learning / to learn Japanese when he moved to Tokyo.
3. Samantha loves living in New York. She has been living there all her life.
4. I would love to live in London, but it is too expensive.
5. Tom loves living / to live in smaller towns where he can get to know the locals. He would never live in a big city.
6. Fred is continuing to take karate lessons even though he broke his hand.
7. Fred continued taking / to take karate lessons even though he broke his hand.
8. I like eating / to eat pizza.
9. I would like to travel back in time and meet my great grandparents.
10. It's so hot in here! I'd like to be sitting in my swimming pool right now.
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hello teacher, i'm jorge moya and it's my homeworks: Infinitives 1:
ReplyDelete. Dan enjoys reading science fiction.
Cheryl suggested to see a movie after work.
I miss working in the travel industry. Maybe I can get my old job back.
Where did you learn to speak Spanish? Was it in Spain or in Latin America?
Do you mind helping me translate this letter?
He asked to talk to the store manager.
You've never mentioned living in Japan before. How long did you live there?
If he keeps to come to work late, he's going to get fired!
Debbie plans to study abroad next year.
I agreed to help Jack wash his car.
Infinitives 2:
I hope to graduate from college next June.
The models practiced walking with a book balanced on their heads.
Mandy has promised to take care of our dog while we are on vacation.
Mr. Edwards chose to accept the management position in Chicago rather than the position in Miami.
I don't know what she wants to do tonight. Why don't you ask her?
Frank offered helping us paint the house.
Sandra decided studying economics in London.
Witnesses reported to see the bank robber as he was climbing out of the second-story window.
Stephanie dislikes working in front of a computer all day.
Mrs. Naidoo appears to be the most qualified person for the job.
Infinitives 3:
She pretended being a student in order to get a student discount.
She waited to see what would happen next.
The child denied stealing the piece of candy.
We fully intend paying you for all the work you have done for us.
You seem to be a little distracted. Is everything alright?
Laura and Ed discussed moving to the city to find work; however, in the end, they decided against relocating.
She refused to admit that she had made a mistake.
After his accident last year, he would never consider buying another motorcycle.
Margaret just happened to find the lost car keys while she was looking for something else.
He never admitted having the wild party while his parents were out of town.
Infinitives 4:
Neil is starting to learn Japanese.
Neil started learning/to learn Japanese when he moved to Tokyo
Samantha loves living in New York. She has been living there all her life.
I would love to live in London, but it is too expensive.
Tom loves living/to live smaller towns where he can get to know the locals. He would never live in a big city.
Fred is continuing to take karate lessons even though he broke his hand.
Fred continued taking karate lessons even though he broke his hand
I like to eat pizza.
I would like traveling back in time and meet my great grandparents.
It's so hot in here! I'd like being sitting in my swimming pool right now.
1. Dan enjoys reading science fiction.
ReplyDelete2. Cheryl suggested seeing a movie after work.
3. I miss working in the travel industry. Maybe I can get my old job back.
4. Where did you learn to speak Spanish? Was it in Spain or in Latin America?
5. Do you mind helping me translate this letter?
6. He asked to talk to the store manager.
7. You've never mentioned living in Japan before. How long did you live there?
8. If he keeps coming to work late, he's going to get fired!
9. Debbie plans to study abroad next year.
10. I agreed to help Jack wash his car.
1. I hope to graduate from college next June.
2. The models practiced walking with a book balanced on their heads.
3. Mandy has promised to take care of our dog while we are on vacation.
4. Mr. Edwards chose to accept the management position in Chicago rather than the position in Miami.
5. I don't know what she wants to do tonight. Why don't you ask her?
6. Frank offered to help us paint the house.
7. Sandra decided to study economics in London.
8. Witnesses reported seeing the bank robber as he was climbing out of the second-story window.
9. Stephanie dislikes working in front of a computer all day.
10. Mrs. Naidoo appears to be the most qualified person for the job.
1. She pretended to be a student in order to get a student discount.
2. She waited to see what would happen next.
3. The child denied stealing the piece of candy.
4. We fully intend to pay you for all the work you have done for us.
5. You seem to be a little distracted. Is everything alright?
6. Laura and Ed discussed moving to the city to find work; however, in the end, they decided against relocating.
7. She refused to admit that she had made a mistake.
8. After his accident last year, he would never consider buying another motorcycle.
9. Margaret just happened to find the lost car keys while she was looking for something else.
10. He never admitted having the wild party while his parents were out of town.
1. Neil is starting to learn Japanese.
2. Neil started learning / to learn Japanese when he moved to Tokyo.
3. Samantha loves living in New York. She has been living there all her life.
4. I would love to live in London, but it is too expensive.
5. Tom loves living / to live in smaller towns where he can get to know the locals. He would never live in a big city.
6. Fred is continuing to take karate lessons even though he broke his hand.
7. Fred continued taking / to take karate lessons even though he broke his hand.
8. I like eating / to eat pizza.
9. I would like to travel back in time and meet my great grandparents.
10. It's so hot in here! I'd like to be sitting in my swimming pool right now
1. Neil is starting to learn Japanese.
ReplyDelete2. Neil started learning / to learn Japanese when he moved to Tokyo.
3. Samantha loves living in New York. She has been living there all her life.
4. I would love to live in London, but it is too expensive.
5. Tom loves living / to live in smaller towns where he can get to know the locals. He would never live in a big city.
6. Fred is continuing to take karate lessons even though he broke his hand.
7. Fred continued taking / to take karate lessons even though he broke his hand.
8. I like eating / to eat pizza.
9. I would like to travel back in time and meet my great grandparents.
10. It's so hot in here! I'd like to be sitting in my swimming pool right now.
1. Dan enjoys reading science fiction.
2. Cheryl suggested seeing a movie after work.
3. I miss working in the travel industry. Maybe I can get my old job back.
4. Where did you learn to speak Spanish? Was it in Spain or in Latin America?
5. Do you mind helping me translate this letter?
6. He asked to talk to the store manager.
7. You've never mentioned living in Japan before. How long did you live there?
8. If he keeps coming to work late, he's going to get fired!
9. Debbie plans to study abroad next year.
10. I agreed to help Jack wash his car.
Check
1. I hope to graduate from college next June.
2. The models practiced walking with a book balanced on their heads.
3. Mandy has promised to take care of our dog while we are on vacation.
4. Mr. Edwards chose to accept the management position in Chicago rather than the position in Miami.
5. I don't know what she wants to do tonight. Why don't you ask her?
6. Frank offered to help us paint the house.
7. Sandra decided to study economics in London.
8. Witnesses reported seeing the bank robber as he was climbing out of the second-story window.
9. Stephanie dislikes working in front of a computer all day.
10. Mrs. Naidoo appears to be the most qualified person for the job.
1. She pretended to be a student in order to get a student discount.
2. She waited to see what would happen next.
3. The child denied stealing the piece of candy.
4. We fully intend to pay you for all the work you have done for us.
5. You seem to be a little distracted. Is everything alright?
6. Laura and Ed discussed moving to the city to find work; however, in the end, they decided against relocating.
7. She refused to admit that she had made a mistake.
8. After his accident last year, he would never consider buying another motorcycle.
9. Margaret just happened to find the lost car keys while she was looking for something else.
10. He never admitted having the wild party while his parents were out of town.
Dan enjoys reading science fiction.
ReplyDeleteCheryl suggested seeing a movie after work.
I miss working in the travel industry. Maybe I can get my old job back.
Where did you learn to speak Spanish? Was it in Spain or in Latin America?
Do you mind helping me translate this letter?
6. He asked to talk to the store manager.
7. You've never mentioned living in Japan before. How long did you live there?
If he keeps coming to work late, he's going to get fired!
Debbie plans to study abroad next year.
I agreed to help Jack wash his car
Correct! Well done.
ReplyDeleteYour score is 95%.
I hope to graduate from college next June.
The models practiced walking with a book balanced on their heads.
Mandy has promised to take care of our dog while we are on vacation.
Mr. Edwards chose to accept the management position in Chicago rather than the position in Miami.
I don't know what she wants to do tonight. Why don't you ask her?
Frank offered to help us paint the house.
Sandra decided to study economics in London.
Witnesses reported seeing the bank robber as he was climbing out of the second-story window.
Stephanie dislikes working in front of a computer all day.
Mrs. Naidoo appears to be the most qualified person for the job.
She pretended to be a student in order to get a student discount.
2. She waited to see what would happen next.
3. The child denied stealing the piece of candy.
We fully intend to pay you for all the work you have done for us.
You seem to be a little distracted. Is everything alright?
Laura and Ed discussed moving to the city to find work; however, in the end, they decided against relocating.
She refused to admit that she had made a mistake.
After his accident last year, he would never consider buying another motorcycle.
Margaret just happened to find the lost car keys while she was looking for something else.
He never admitted having the wild party while his parents were out of town.
Correct! Well done.
ReplyDeleteYour score is 83%.
Neil is starting to learn Japanese.
Neil started learning / to learn Japanese when he moved to Tokyo.
Samantha loves living in New York. She has been living there all her life.
I would love to live in London, but it is too expensive.
Tom loves living / to live in smaller towns where he can get to know the locals. He would never live in a big city.
Fred is continuing to take karate lessons even though he broke his hand.
Fred continued taking / to take karate lessons even though he broke his hand.
I like eating / to eat pizza.
I would like to travel back in time and meet my great grandparents.
It's so hot in here! I'd like to be sitting in my swimming pool right now.
. Dan enjoys reading science fiction.
ReplyDelete2. Cheryl suggested seeing a movie after work.
3. I miss working in the travel industry. Maybe I can get my old job back.
4. Where did you learn to speak Spanish? Was it in Spain or in Latin America?
5. Do you mind helping me translate this letter?
6. He asked to talk to the store manager.
7. You've never mentioned living in Japan before. How long did you live there?
8. If he keeps coming to work late, he's going to get fired!
9. Debbie plans to study abroad next year.
10. I agreed to help Jack wash his car.
Gerunds and Infinitives 2
1. I hope to graduate from college next June.
2. The models practiced walking with a book balanced on their heads.
3. Mandy has promised to take care of our dog while we are on vacation.
4. Mr. Edwards chose to accept the management position in Chicago rather than the position in Miami.
5. I don't know what she wants to do tonight. Why don't you ask her?
6. Frank offered to help us paint the house.
7. Sandra decided to study economics in London.
8. Witnesses reported seeing the bank robber as he was climbing out of the second-story window.
9. Stephanie dislikes working in front of a computer all day.
10. Mrs. Naidoo appears to be the most qualified person for the job.
She pretended to be a student in order to get a student discount.
ReplyDelete2. She waited to see what would happen next.
3. The child denied stealing the piece of candy.
4. We fully intend to pay you for all the work you have done for us.
5. You seem to be a little distracted. Is everything alright?
6. Laura and Ed discussed moving to the city to find work; however, in the end, they decided against relocating.
7. She refused to admit that she had made a mistake.
8. After his accident last year, he would never consider buying another motorcycle.
9. Margaret just happened to find the lost car keys while she was looking for something else.
10. He never admitted having the wild party while his parents were out of town.
. Neil is starting to learn Japanese.
2. Neil started learning / to learn Japanese when he moved to Tokyo.
3. Samantha loves living in New York. She has been living there all her life.
4. I would love to live in London, but it is too expensive.
5. Tom loves living / to live in smaller towns where he can get to know the locals. He would never live in a big city.
6. Fred is continuing to take karate lessons even though he broke his hand.
7. Fred continued taking / to take karate lessons even though he broke his hand.
8. I like eating / to eat pizza.
9. I would like to travel back in time and meet my great grandparents.
10. It's so hot in here! I'd like to be sitting in my swimming pool right now.
1.Dan enjoys reading science fiction.
ReplyDelete2. Cheryl suggested seeing a movie after work.
3. I miss working in the travel industry. Maybe I can get my old job back.
4. Where did you learn to speak Spanish? Was it in Spain or in Latin America?
5. Do you mind helping me translate this letter?
6. He asked to talk to the store manager.
7. You've never mentioned living in Japan before. How long did you live there?
8. If he keeps coming to work late, he's going to get fired!
9. Debbie plans to study abroad next year.
10. I agreed to help Jack wash his car.
1.I hope to graduate from college next June.
2. The models practiced walking with a book balanced on their heads.
3. Mandy has promised to take care of our dog while we are on vacation.
4. Mr. Edwards chose to accept the management position in Chicago rather than the position in Miami.
5. I don't know what she wants to do tonight. Why don't you ask her?
6. Frank offered to help us paint the house.
7. Sandra decided to study economics in London.
8. Witnesses reported seeing the bank robber as he was climbing out of the second-story window.
9. Stephanie dislikes working in front of a computer all day.
10. Mrs. Naidoo appears to be the most qualified person for the job.
1.She pretended to be a student in order to get a student discount.
2. She waited to see what would happen next.
3. The child denied stealing the piece of candy.
4. We fully intend to pay you for all the work you have done for us.
5. You seem to be a little distracted. Is everything alright?
6. Laura and Ed discussed moving to the city to find work; however, in the end, they decided against relocating.
7. She refused to admit that she had made a mistake.
8. After his accident last year, he would never consider buying another motorcycle.
9. Margaret just happened to find the lost car keys while she was looking for something else.
10. He never admitted having the wild party while his parents were out of town.
1. Neil is starting to learn Japanese.
2. Neil started learning / to learn Japanese when he moved to Tokyo.
3. Samantha loves living in New York. She has been living there all her life.
4. I would love to live in London, but it is too expensive.
5. Tom loves living / to live in smaller towns where he can get to know the locals. He would never live in a big city.
6. Fred is continuing to take karate lessons even though he broke his hand.
7. Fred continued taking / to take karate lessons even though he broke his hand.
8. I like eating / to eat pizza.
9. I would like to travel back in time and meet my great grandparents.
10. It's so hot in here! I'd like to be sitting in my swimming pool right now.