GRAMMAR
INFINITIVES AND GERUNDS
Use gerunds or to use infinitives, that is the question! Learning how to use gerunds and infinitives is one of the most challenging aspects of learning English. For this reason was important learn whe we use infinitives or gerunds. FOR EXAMPLE:
- I like swimming
- I want to swim
IMPORTANCE: The kind of infinitives and gerunds was very important because it allowed me to learn when to use and when to use infinitives gerunds.
The infinitive
It used:
1. After some verbs like: would like, agree, choose, choose, plan, refuse, hope, want, manage etc.
I want to Become a teacher.
2. After adjectives:
I'm happy to see you again.
3. To express an objective or why we are doing an action:
I'm here to study Inglés. // I have eaten to help you.
Remember that it is not correct to say * I'm here for to study Inglés.
Important:
The negative form of the infinitive is "not + infinitive" I'm happy not to see you again.
The gerund
It used:
1. After some verbs: deny, avoid, can not help, like, dislike, enjoy, mind, keep on, suggest, finish etc.
I finished doing his homework.
2. After a preposition (usually is mandatory verbs or adjectives preposition):
I'm interested in learning English. // I'm fond of playing tennis.
Remember that this category also includes the typical formula of the end of an email or a letter: I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon. In this construction, "to" is a preposition.
3. When the verb is the subject of the sentence:
Smoking is dangerous for your health.
Important:
The negative form of the gerund is "not + gerund" I enjoy not doing anything on holiday.
Hi Melany, this class was very interesting. we learned to use infinitives and gerunds in a sentence this indicates the sense we give to what we mean, the content of your blog is specific and detailed what they learned in class
ResponderEliminarin this class we learned about infinitive and gerunds for purpose, we can also use an infinitive to talk about someone´s purpose or reason for doing something.
ResponderEliminarCertainly this kind of infinitive is very important, because it helps pinpoint when certain verbs like want , forget , need apply , among others. The gerund is mainly used when followed by another group of verbs such as admit , avoid, suggest, etc.
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