Infinitives and Gerunds

Gerunds and Infinitives 6th Session-Grammaring

Infinitives

Infinitives look like verbs, but they do not work as them. Infinitves are composed of the particle "to" + verb to go to study to visit to see

Uses of Infinitives

They work as nouns (when they answer to what?) I love to swim 1. When they work as nouns after the verb they are Direct Objects. She wants to go They exercise to have fun

Uses of Infinitives

2. When they are placed at the beginning of a sentece, they work as subjects: To swim is really fun. To visit my grandma is my favorite thing to do.

Uses of Infinitives

3. They work as "Subject Complements" when they are placed after the verb "to be" My goal is to write a novel. These books are to study grammar. His dream was to direct a film.

Uses of Infinitives

4. They work as complements for adjectives when they follow them (adjectives): I was afraid to go. We were disappointed to hear the news. They were upset to have to explain what happened.

Uses of Infinitives

1. Subjects 2. Direct objects 3. Subject complement 4. Adjective complement

Uses of Infinitives

Sometimes the infinitive has a bare form (no "to") That happens when it follows modal verbs like must, can , should, may... He can play the piano (play is the infinitive form) They should visit the city (visit is the infinitive form)

How are these infinitives being used?

1. Subjects 2. DO 3. SC 4. AC A.It´s nice to see you. B.I wanted to learn Japanese C. It´s so hard to study for this test. D. This is to help you. E. They were eager to come. F. He might invite you to the meeting.

Gerunds

Gerunds are verbals. They are used in different ways too:

1. SubjectsCycling is great for you!Speaking English is fun.Running can be good for many people.

Uses of Gerunds

2. Subject ComplementsHer hobby is playing tennisTheir concern was getting there on time.His dream was running a marathon in 2 hours.

Uses of Gerunds

3. Direct ObjectsCarol remembered texting the group.We like eating out.They kept talking for an hour

Uses of Gerunds

4. Object of Prepositions Thank you for helping me.This is about being ready to take the test.She could talk about painting for hours.His interest in cooking is so great!

Uses of Gerunds

1. Subjects2. Subject complements3. Direct objects4. Objects of prepositions

Uses of Gerunds

1. S 2. SC 3. DO 4. OPA. Jenny is concerned about going to the dentist.B. We kept dancing all night.C. The hardest part of training was getting up early.D. Smiling was the best asset they had.E. This book was about living in the countryside.

Uses of Gerunds

1. S 2. SC 3. DO 4. OPA. Jenny is concerned about going to the dentist.B. We kept dancing all night.C. The hardest part of training was getting up early.D. Smiling was the best asset they had.E. This book was about living in the countryside.

Too and Enough with Infinitives

When you want to imply a negative situation, you can use too & enough with the infinitive. This car is too old TO REPAIRI was too busy TO LEAVwork earlyThat bag is too heavy TO CARRY it around

Too and Enough with Infinitives

When you want to imply a negative situation, you can use too & enough with the infinitive. This car is not old enough TO SALE itI was not strong enough TO RUN the raceThat book was not interesting enough TO KEEP me entertained.