Gerunds and Infinitives

Gerunds and Infinitives
EAS-2B - Unit 6
What are they doing?
What is she doing?
What is she doing?
What are they doing?
What is she doing?
Doing...
All of these words can be verbs (actions)...
● They are playing music.

● She is using her phone.
● She is lifting.
● They are fighting.
● She is listening to music.
Doing...
All of these words can be verbs (actions)...They can also be nouns.
● They are playing music. Playing music is how they make money.
● She is using her phone. She loves using her phone in the park.
● She is lifting.
● They are fighting. Fighting and lifting are my grandma's
hobbies.
● She is listening to music. Your grandma relaxes by listening to music.
Doing...
● She is lifting.
hobbies.
By using verb-ing words as nouns, we make gerunds.

Doing...
● She is lifting.
hobbies.
By using verb-ing words as nouns, we make gerunds. Gerunds are the noun form of verbs.
Gerunds
Gerunds will often be used as the ______ of a sentence.
● Sleeping is my favorite hobby.

● Eating is my second favorite hobby.
● Taking a nap is my third favorite hobby. (this is a gerund phrase)
Gerunds
Gerunds will often be used as the subject of a sentence.

Workbook
Now, let's practice in our textbook.

Gerunds

Gerunds can also be used after _____...
● We thought about moving to a new city. || Clean the dishes after eating.
Gerunds

Gerunds can also be used after prepositions...
Gerunds

Gerunds can also be used after prepositions and some _____.
● I suggest studying before the test. || The doctor recommends getting lots of rest.
Gerunds

Gerunds can also be used after prepositions and some verbs.
● I suggest studying before the test. || The doctor recommends getting lots of rest.
Gerund Quiz
Which word is the gerund?
Example:
● Students hate taking tests.
Answer:
● taking
Gerund Quiz
● Skydiving can be exciting and dangerous.

Gerund Quiz
● Skydiving can be exciting and dangerous.

Gerund Quiz
● When he isn't studying, Paul works on improving his LOL abilities.

Gerund Quiz
● When he isn't studying, Paul works on improving his LOL abilities.

Gerund Quiz
● Most people think reading webtoons isn't a good way to spend your time.
Gerund Quiz
● Most people think reading webtoons isn't a good way to spend your time.
Workbook

To Do...
Like gerunds, verbs can also be made into nouns by using: to + base verb.
● Playing music is how they make money.

● She loves using her phone in the park.
● Fighting and lifting are my
grandma's hobbies.
● Your grandma relaxes by listening
to music.
To Do...
● Playing music is how they make money. To play music is how they make money.
● She loves using her phone in the park. She loves to use her phone in the park.
grandma's hobbies. My grandma loves to fight
and lift.
● Your grandma relaxes by listening To relax, my grandma listens to music.
to music.
By using to verb phrases as nouns, we make infinitives.
To Do...
● Playing music is how they make money. To play music is how they make money.
● She loves using her phone in the park. She loves to use her phone in the park.
grandma's hobbies. My grandma loves to fight
and lift.
● Your grandma relaxes by listening To relax, my grandma listens to music.
to music.
By using to verb phrases as nouns, we make infinitives. Infinitives are the noun form of
verbs.
To Do...
Infinitives are often used after: _____ + _____
● It is unhealthy to eat ramen for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

● Students are sad to finish English class.
● Sam is happy to meet you.
To Do...
Infinitives are often used after: be verb + adjective

To Do...

Infinitives are also used after some _____.
● We need to leave here soon.

● Every morning, they try to exercise.
● Kids want to eat candy everyday.
To Do...

Infinitives are also used after some verbs.
● We need to leave here soon.

● Every morning, they try to exercise.
● Kids want to eat candy everyday.
Gerund vs Infinitive Quiz
Finish the sentence by using a gerund or an infinitive.
Example:
● We expect _____ (have) breakfast at the hotel.
Answer:
● to have
● The students are excited ____ (start) class.

● The students are excited to start (start) class.

● The students are excited to start (start) class.
Why is it infinitive?
● We left without _____ (get) any money for our work.

● We left without getting (get) any money for our work.

● We left without getting (get) any money for our work.
Why is it a gerund?
● John plans ____ (change) his diet after he gets back from his trip.
● John plans to change (change) his diet after he gets back from his trip.
Why is it infinitive?
● We like ____ (cook) at home.

● We like cooking/to cook (cook) at home.
Gerunds and infinitives can both go after some verbs, too.

● We like cooking/to cook (cook) at home.
Gerunds and infinitives can both go after some verbs, too.
Unfortunately the only way to know which verbs can have gerund or an infinitive, is to
remember.
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● They are playing music.

By using verb-ing words as nouns, we make gerunds.

● Sleeping is my favorite hobby.

● Sleeping is my favorite hobby.

Now, let's practice in our textbook.

● Sleeping is my favorite hobby.

Gerunds can also be used after _____...

● Sleeping is my favorite hobby.

Gerunds can also be used after prepositions...

● Sleeping is my favorite hobby.

Gerunds can also be used after prepositions and some _____.

● Sleeping is my favorite hobby.

Gerunds can also be used after prepositions and some verbs.

● Students hate taking tests.

● Skydiving can be exciting and dangerous.

● Skydiving can be exciting and dangerous.

● When he isn't studying, Paul works on improving his LOL abilities.

● When he isn't studying, Paul works on improving his LOL abilities.

Now, let's practice in our textbook.

● Playing music is how they make money.

● It is unhealthy to eat ramen for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

● It is unhealthy to eat ramen for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

● It is unhealthy to eat ramen for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Infinitives are also used after some _____.

● We need to leave here soon.

● It is unhealthy to eat ramen for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Infinitives are also used after some verbs.

● We need to leave here soon.

● We expect _____ (have) breakfast at the hotel.

● The students are excited ____ (start) class.

● The students are excited to start (start) class.

● The students are excited to start (start) class.

● We left without _____ (get) any money for our work.

● We left without getting (get) any money for our work.

● We left without getting (get) any money for our work.

● We like ____ (cook) at home.

● We like cooking/to cook (cook) at home.

Gerunds and infinitives can both go after some verbs, too.

● We like cooking/to cook (cook) at home.

Gerunds and infinitives can both go after some verbs, too.

Now, let's practice in our textbook.

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