Gerunds and Infinitive

1. Grammar Class - IX
Gerunds and Infinitive
Bruno Otilio

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Last class: Adjective clause
It will contain a Subject and a Verb;
It begins with either a relative pronoun or a relative adverb;
It plays a role of an adjective;
Ex:
Pizza, which most people love, is not very healthy.
The people whose names are on the list will go to camp.
Adjective clause
Adjective clause
Nonessential clause is put between commas!

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Gerunds and Infinitive
-ing to-
A gerund is a noun made from a verb by adding "-ing."
Reading helps you learn English.
Gerunds can be made negative by adding "not."
He enjoys not working.
When should we use each one?
Infinitives are the "to" form of the verb
To learn is important.
Infinitives can be made negative by adding "not."
The most important thing is not to give up.
The most important thing is learning. normal complement
The most important thing is to learn. less common
As the object of a sentence, rules must be followed
He enjoys swimming. "Enjoy" requires a gerund.
He wants to swim. "Want" requires an infinitive.
Some verbs are followed by gerunds as objects
She suggested going to a movie.
Mary keeps talking about her problems.
Some verbs are followed by infinitives.
She wants to go to a movie.
Mary needs to talk about her problems.
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/gerinf.htm

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* British English: I’m accustomed to sleep with the widow open.

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Please be used to this chart!!!

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Your turn:

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Last but not least:
I highly recommend the following websites:
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/gerunds-and-infinitives-verbs-1.html
http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/english-as-a-second-language/gerunds
http://www.englishpage.com/gerunds/

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Thank you!