UNIT 30 (Part I) - Infinitive x Gerund

UNIT 30 (Part I) - Infinitive x Gerund

1. Gerund

   • It doesn't cost to remember
     • Verbs + "ing-form"
   • Which are the main rules?
     • After certain verbs
       • Examples
         • She kept talking during the film
         • She avoided telling him about her plans
         • I enjoy reading this book
     • After prepositions
       • Examples
         • She apologized for borrowing the book wihout your permission
         • I'm very sorry for being late
         • She wants to go on working
     • As the subject of the sentence
       • Examples
         • Having a job is important
         • Reading helps you learn English
         • Writing better the vocabulary
     • As the object of the sentence
       • Examples
         • Keep walking
         • I enjoy cooking some kind of foods
         • I thought about adopting a dog

2. Infinitive

   • Which are the main rules?
     • As the subject of the sentence
       • Examples
         • To have a job is important to the dignity
         • To learn is important for the life
         • To travel around the world requires a lot of time and money
     • After certain verbs
       • Examples
         • He decided to study Biology
         • Most people prefer to spend their money to saving it
         • It's much better to stay at home than go out in the rain
     • As purpose (Why you do something or why something exists)
       • Examples
         • I work to earn money
         • I read in English to learn new words
         • I run every day to lost weight
     • As object of the sentence
       • Examples
         • I need to talk to you
         • She didn't like to leave the children alone
         • We were made to wait for two hours
   • It doesn't cost to remember
     • Verbs + "to-infinitive"