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GERUNDS

This document discusses the differences between using infinitives with "to" and gerunds (verbs ending in "-ing") in English grammar. It provides 20 example sentences and asks the reader to fill in the blanks with the correct verb form. It then provides a self-assessment for the reader to determine their mastery of using infinitives and gerunds based on how many of the examples they completed correctly.

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GERUNDS

This document discusses the differences between using infinitives with "to" and gerunds (verbs ending in "-ing") in English grammar. It provides 20 example sentences and asks the reader to fill in the blanks with the correct verb form. It then provides a self-assessment for the reader to determine their mastery of using infinitives and gerunds based on how many of the examples they completed correctly.

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INFINTIVES + TO VS.

GERUNDS + -ING
18 GRAMMAR infinitive with to or verb + -ing?
Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets with to + infinitive or a verb + -ing.

1 I can't promise to be (be) on time.

2 Swimming (swim) is better exercise than running.

3 Wou ld you like (come) to my party?

4 Do you mind (not talk) so loudly?

5 It was very interesting (see) my old school again.

6 He works at weekends (earn) more money.

7 On Sundays she likes and (relax, not do) anything.

I 8 We were unhappy w ith the service, so the restaurant offered _ _ _ __ (give)


us a free dinner.

9 Is it difficult _ _ _ _ _ (learn) Japanese?

10 He's very competitive. He thinks _ __ _ _ (win) is the most important thing.

11 She tried (not hit) the man, but she was driving too fast.
I 12 They spent all night coffee and (drink, talk).

I 13 Do you need (go) to the bathroom?

14 They drove without (stop) for 6 hours.


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15 We're thinking of (go) to Mexico for our holidays next year.
I 16 I'm very happy (be) here again.

17 I decided (go) camping because I didn't have much money.

18 (eat) cakes and junk food wi ll make you fat.

19 He pretended (not understand) the police officer.

20 Are you good at _ _ __ _ (remember) people's names?

16-20 Excellent. You can use the infmitive and verb + -ing very well.
11-15 Quite good, but check the rules in the Grammar Bank (Student's Book p.l38) and look
at the exercise again.
1- 10 This is difficult for you. Read the rules in the Grammar Bank (Student's Book p.l38) .
Then ask your teacher for another photocopy and do the exercise again at home.

English File 3rd edition Teacher's Book Pre-intermediate Photocopiable © Oxford University Press 2012
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7B VOCABULARY Verb form: infinitive or gerund?
I e VERB S
Complete each sentence with a verb from the list in the correct form . Write your answers in the
column.

decide feel finish forget go on like mind plan


pretend promise remember start try want would like

1 I really don't _ like going to the party tonight. I'm really tired.

2 If you _ to learn to play tennis better, you should


have lessons.

3 I'm _ to have a big party for my 60th birthday.

4 Do you _ sunbathing on the beach in summer? I love it!

5 Please _ to turn off the lights before you leave.

6 He _ to like the present although he actually hated it.

7 Have you _ eat ing dinner or shall I call you back later?

8 My students don't _ doing their homework because they


know it's good practice.

9 _ you _ a coffee after work?

10 Don't _ to call me tonight. You know you never remember l

11 Have you _ where to go on holiday this summer, or are you still


thinking about it?

12 I_ learning Chinese last year, but I found it very difficult, so


I stopped going to class.

13 Do you think you'll _ livi ng here, or do you think you'll move


somewhere else in the future?

14 He _ to call me when he got there. He always does


whathe says.

15 At least _ to do the exercise. If you can't, I'll help you with it.

activation
G C over the VERBS column and look at the sentences. H ow m any verbs can you remember?

English File 3rd edition Teacher's Book Pre-intermediate Photocopiable © Oxford University Press 2012

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