The document discusses different verb forms in English including gerunds, "to + infinitive", and bare infinitives. It provides examples of each: gerunds end in "-ing" and can be subjects or objects; "to + infinitive" is used after verbs like appear, pretend, tend; bare infinitives are used after verbs like can, let, why. The examples illustrate the different uses of these verb forms in sentences.
The document discusses different verb forms in English including gerunds, "to + infinitive", and bare infinitives. It provides examples of each: gerunds end in "-ing" and can be subjects or objects; "to + infinitive" is used after verbs like appear, pretend, tend; bare infinitives are used after verbs like can, let, why. The examples illustrate the different uses of these verb forms in sentences.
The document discusses different verb forms in English including gerunds, "to + infinitive", and bare infinitives. It provides examples of each: gerunds end in "-ing" and can be subjects or objects; "to + infinitive" is used after verbs like appear, pretend, tend; bare infinitives are used after verbs like can, let, why. The examples illustrate the different uses of these verb forms in sentences.
• Dancing is a very good exercise for the cardio-vascular system.
“TO + INFINITIVE” • His eyesight appeared to be very good. • She pretended to be pregnant. • They tend to be dull to requests from time to time. “BARE INFINITIVE”
• We can catch up later.
• The boss let us leave early due to the Christmas.
• Why come up with a new idea after everything is settled already?