The use of infinitives and gerunds

INFINITIVE (TO + BASE FORM)

GERUND (-ING)

After certain Verbs like need, plan, decide, allow, learn, offer, plan, hope, promise) Ex. My mum promised to come. after adjectives Ex. It was great to see you.

1. After certain Verbs ( like, love, hate, avoid, imagine, regret, keep, finish, mind) I always avoid staying for too long at home. 2. As a subject Ex. Eating apples is healthy. Going to the cinema is fun. 3. After prepositions Instead of sleeping you should be working. 4. After certain expressions like feel like, can't stand, it's no use and look forward to. I am looking forward to seeing you. I can't stand being alone.

Task of the day: 

Task of the day:

1. Gerunds or infinitives?

   

• Exercises 4, 6, 7, 8, page 103
• Exercises 1-5, page 156

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