The document discusses the differences between gerunds and infinitives. Gerunds are verb forms ending in "-ing" that can function as nouns, while infinitives are preceded by "to". Certain verbs can be followed by either a gerund or infinitive, while others typically take one form. The document provides examples of verbs that commonly take gerunds or infinitives and explains the typical uses of each form. An exercise tests the reader's understanding by having them fill in sentences with the correct gerund or infinitive form of verbs.

2. Gerunds and
Infinitives can
function as nouns.
The gerund is the
name for the -ing
form of a verb.
Some verbs can be
followed by each one
of them:

3. But there are others
that can be followed
by both of them.
For example:
Begin
Continue
Hate
Love
Start

5. We normally use the Gerund:
* After a preposition (in, at, on, for, without,
of, about, etc)
Eg: She is not interested in learning
Kiswahili.
*As the subject of a sentence.
Eg: Cheating in a test is the worst.
* After GO for a physical activity.
Eg: I go swimming every weekend.
*After certain verbs (See previous examples in slide nº 2)
Eg: He avoids doing any hard work.

6. We normally use the infinitive:
* To express reason or
purpose.
Eg: She went to New York
to study acting.
* After an adjective.
Eg: It’s easy to see why you like him.
* After question words:
Eg: You didn’t tell me when to go.
* After certain verbs (See previous examples in slide nº 2)
Eg: We want to be famous.

8. Exercise 1: Fill in the sentences with the correct form of
the given verbs.
1. ___________ is very fun. (DANCE)
2. He enjoys ___________ with children. (WORK)
3. I will call you after __________ at the hotel. (ARRIVE)
4. We dislike __________ “Güatitas con patitas”. (EAT)
5. It’s better __________ love than money. (HAVE)

9. Exercise 1: Fill in the sentences with the correct form of
the given verbs.
1.Dancing is very fun. (DANCE)
2. He enjoys working with children. (WORK)
3. I will call you after arriving at the hotel. (ARRIVE)
4. We dislike eating “Güatitas con patitas”. (EAT)
5. It’s better to have love than money. (HAVE)

10. 6. I came here in order ___________ English. (LEARN)
7. ___________ well English is something I have to improve.
(NOT / SPEAK)
8. Alan can’t stand __________ on trains. (RIDE)
9. I decided __________ to the party. (NOT / GO)
10. Mr. Harris enjoys __________ people out to dinner.
(INVITE)
11. In the old days, gentlemen challenged their rivals
__________. (FIGHT)

11. 6. I came here in order to learn English. (LEARN)
7. Not speaking well English is something I have to
improve. (NOT / SPEAK)
8. Alan can’t stand riding on trains. (RIDE)
9. I decided not to go to the party. (NOT / GO)
10. Mr. Harris enjoys inviting people out to dinner.
(INVITE)
11. In the old days, gentlemen challenged their rivals
to fight. (FIGHT)

12. 12. As the famous saying goes, there’s no use __________ over
split milk. (CRY)
13. Jim stopped __________ his shoelace. Wait for him. (TIE)
14. My wife always volunteers __________ cakes CONIN
meetings. (BAKE)
15. Don’t waste my time __________ about your salary.
(COMPLAIN)
16. Eva is having trouble __________ on the exam.
(CONCENTRATE)

13. 12.As the famous saying goes, there’s no use crying over
split milk. (CRY)
13. Jim stopped to tie his shoelace. Wait for him.
14. My wife always volunteers to bake cakes Conin
meetings. (BAKE)
15. Don’t waste my time complaining about your salary.
(COMPLAIN)
16. Eva is having trouble concentrating on the exam.
(CONCENTRATE)

14. Material created by
Teacher Danitza Lazcano Flores
Teacher of English
Master in Education
and
Educational Counselor