GERUNDS

&
INFINITIVES

REVIEW
WE USE GERUNDS (VERB + ING):
AFTER CERTAIN VERBS

Enjoy: I enjoy singing

fancy: I fancy seeing a film tonight.
discuss: We discussed going on holiday together.
dislike: I dislike waiting for buses.
finish: We've finished preparing for the meeting.
mind: I don't mind coming early.
suggest: He suggested staying at the Grand Hotel.
keep: He kept working, although he felt ill.
avoid: She avoided talking to her boss.
AFTER PREPOSITIONS

I drank a cup of coffee before leaving

After having a shower, I waited for Steven
I manage it by working much longer than
40-hour weeks
In spite of studying a lot he didn't pass the
exams.
What was her reaction on hearing the
news?
 AS THE SUBJECT OR OBJECT OF A SENTENCE

- Swimming is good exercise

Cooking is one of her hobbies
Cycling is fun
Getting a good job is not easy
Driving becomes more and more expensive
Making fun of other people is not nice
 WE USE 'TO' + INFINITIVE:
(After certain verbs )
agree: She agreed to give a
presentation at the meeting.
decide: We decided to go out for dinner.

hope: I hope to pass the exam.

AFTER MANY ADJECTIVES

It's difficult to get up early

We are happy to see you here.

They were sad to hear about his death

PORPOUSES
I came to London to study English
She studies hard to get good marks.
He gave up cakes to lose weight.
I'm calling you to ask for your help

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