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    11/12/2020 English Discoveries

    Lesson 3: Gerunds: Review Step 1: Explore

    - I know you dislike taking tests, but remem


    getting a good score is not as important as
    doing your best. Be careful and think hard
    before answering.

    See Explanation
    EXAMPLE:
    "I stopped to tie my shoelace."

    FORM + MEANING: 00:13 / 00:13

    [TRY + GERUND - to experiment; to perform an action to see what the result will be]

    EXAMPLE:
    "If you want to make perfect tea, try heating the pot with some boiling water before p

    FORM + MEANING:
    [TRY + INFINITIVE - to attempt something; to find out whether it is possible]

    EXAMPLE:
    "I tried to stroke the cat, but she ran away before I could touch her."

    FORM + MEANING:
    [LIKE + GERUND - to enjoy something you are doing]

    EXAMPLES:
    "I like eating chocolate."
    "I like reading novels."

    FORM + MEANING:
    [LIKE + INFINITIVE - to think that something is wise right or enjoyable]

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