The document discusses the differences between gerunds and infinitives. Gerunds are verb forms ending in "-ing" that can act as nouns, such as "singing" or "dancing." They are used after verbs expressing likes/dislikes and certain prepositions. Infinitives are the basic form of a verb preceded by "to", such as "to sing" or "to dance." They are used after verbs expressing plans/decisions, in certain patterns using "be", and to express purpose. The document provides examples of how to identify and properly use gerunds and infinitives in sentences.

1. Gerunds and
Infinitives

2. Complete the sentences
about sports
• I can’t stand…
• I hate…
• I prefer…
• I enjoy….

3. Gerunds
Where the –ing form can be replaced in a
sentence by a noun it is a gerund.
Gerund Noun
He likes singing. He likes music.
Walking is good for you. Exercise is good for you.

4. Use gerunds…
After verbs connected with likes and dislikes:
like, dislike, enjoy, love, hate, can’t stand, look
forward to, avoid, miss etc.
Eg. I like dancing

5. Use gerunds…
After certain expressions:
It’s no use…, It’s not worth…, There’s no point…
Eg.
It’s not worth buying.

6. Use gerunds…
When a verb follows a preposition it is
connected with:
I’m keen on travelling.
I’d be worried about taking a whole year off.

7. Use infinitives…
After verbs connected with plans and decisions:
agree, arrange, decide, hope, manage, offer,
plan, prepare, promise, refuse
Eg. We plan to go to London

8. Use infinitives…
In the pattern:
Subject + be (pres. simp.) + adj. + inf
Eg. English is fun to learn.

9. Use infinitives…
To express purpose:
Eg.
Why did you call him?
To arrange a meeting.

10. Gerund or Infinitive?
0. I enjoy bungee_____.
a. jumping
b. to jump

11. Gerund or Infinitive?
1. I look forward _______ from you.
a. to hearing
b. to hear

12. Gerund or Infinitive?
2. He stopped _______ to years ago.
a. to smoke
b. smoking

13. Gerund or Infinitive?
3. I rang her before _______ out.
a. going
b. go

14. Gerund or Infinitive?
4. I regret _______her about it now.
a. to tell
b. telling

15. Gerund or Infinitive?
5. It was Paul; I saw him _______ it.
a. to do
b. doing

16. Gerund or Infinitive?
6. Sorry _______ you, but I need some help.
a. disturbing
b. to disturb

17. Gerund or Infinitive?
7. I just can’t get used _______ in the city.
a. to living
b. to live

18. Gerund or Infinitive?
8. I want you _______ it soon.
a. finishing it
b. to finish it

19. Gerund or Infinitive?
9. She wanted me _______ it.
a. do
b. to do

20. Gerund or Infinitive?
10. The windows need _______.
a. to clean
b. cleaning