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    The document discusses the use of gerunds and infinitives in English sentences. It provides examples of when to use gerunds, such as after some verbs and prepositions, and as nouns. It also gives examples of when to use infinitives, such as after some verbs and phrasal verbs, after nouns, and after adjectives. Additionally, it notes that the verb "want" is always followed by "to" plus the infinitive form of the verb. Finally, it explains that the purpose or reason for an action can be expressed using "to" plus the infinitive.

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    The document discusses the use of gerunds and infinitives in English sentences. It provides examples of when to use gerunds, such as after some verbs and prepositions, and as nouns. It also gives examples of when to use infinitives, such as after some verbs and phrasal verbs, after nouns, and after adjectives. Additionally, it notes that the verb "want" is always followed by "to" plus the infinitive form of the verb. Finally, it explains that the purpose or reason for an action can be expressed using "to" plus the infinitive.

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    The document discusses the use of gerunds and infinitives in English sentences. It provides examples of when to use gerunds, such as after some verbs and prepositions, and as nouns. It also gives examples of when to use infinitives, such as after some verbs and phrasal verbs, after nouns, and after adjectives. Additionally, it notes that the verb "want" is always followed by "to" plus the infinitive form of the verb. Finally, it explains that the purpose or reason for an action can be expressed using "to" plus the infinitive.

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     GERUND or INFINITIVE


    The gerund is used: A after some verbs and phrasal verbs.
    I don’t mind waiting.
    We like watching films.
    She took up horse riding.
    B after prepositions
    I’m not very good at maths.
    C as nouns, especially as the subject of a sentence
    Smoking is bad for you
    The infinitive is used: A after some verbs and phrasal verbs
    I want to meet her.
    We managed to get a better offer.
    B after nouns
    We have homework to do tonight.
    C after adjectives
    I am happy to see you.
     The verb WANT is always followed by to + infinitive

    I want to find a job.


    She didn’t want to go to the party

    We use want + object + to infinitive to talk about what we want other people
    to do.

    Our parents want us to study.


    I want you to stop making noise.

     PURPOSE (=finalidad in Spanish: “para ……”)


    In English to + infinitive is used to express purpose or to explain why you do something

    I want to find a job in the summer to earn some money.


    I will study hard to pass all the exams.
    Why did you leave the meeting? To make a phone call.
    I’m writing to thank you for your help.
    I phoned Harry to invite him to dinner.
    Negative infinitive: not + to infinitive: I read a magazine in order not to be bored.

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