Thursday, March 5, 2020

Learn the Inifinitive or Gerund in 5 days

Learn the Inifinitive or Gerund in 5 days Do you still have problems with the gerund or infinitive forms? Take 5 days and finally master this tricky English grammar bit and learn English grammar by Skype.All English verbs (except for modals and other static  verbs which do not have gerunds or participles) make the inflected form in -ing regularly. Thus go makes going, read makes reading, fail makes failing, and so on. In certain cases there are spelling changes, such as doubling of consonants (as in sit ? sitting) or omission of mute e (as in change ? changing). For details of these rules, see LOI English spelling guide.We use  gerunds  (verbs followed by ing):  after certain verbs: I enjoy singing.  after prepositions: I called you before leaving.-as the subject or object of a sentence: I love swimming. Swimming is really good for you.We use  to + infinitive:  after certain verbs: We decided to leave.  after many adjectives: Its hard to say goodbye.  to show purpose: I came to Bali to relax.The most difficult part of decidi ng to use the gerund or infinitive is knowing which verbs are followed by the -ing and which are followed by the to+verb. The best option is to memorize the most commonly used. Start by memorizing the list below. I recommend writing a new sentence using each and then taking the quiz at the bottom.These verbs are followed with a gerund or a verb taking the -ing form:enjoy I enjoyed  living  in France fancy I fancy  seeing  a film tonight discuss We discussed  going  on holiday together dislike I dislike  waiting  for buses finish Weve finished  preparing  for the meeting mind I dont mind  coming  early suggest He suggested  staying  at the Grand Hotel recommend They recommended  meeting  earlier keep He kept  working, although he felt ill avoid She avoided  talking  to her bossThese verbs are followed by the infinitive or the to+verb form:agree She agreed  to give  a presentation at the meeting ask* I asked  to leave  early / I asked him  to leave  early decide We decided  to go  out for dinner help* He helped  to clean  the kitchen / he helped his flat mate  to clean  the kitchen plan She plans  to buy  a new flat next year hope I hope  to pass  the exam learn They are learning  to sing want* I want  to come  to the party / I want him  to come  to the party would like* I would like  to see  her tonight / I would like you  to see  her tonight promise We promised not  to be  lateNow take the Quiz.Next  watch the video and do the exercise.Finally  read through the below chart and complete the exercises.Lastly,  take a lesson with LOI English. Here are three  different lessons that help you learn the Gerund or Infinitive forms.The Kid PresidentandWorked to DeathandRefugees and Migrants Entering Europe

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