Lesson 16. Gerund or infinitive? Part I.
Grammar
Full infinitive
Bare infinitive
Task 1. Fill in the gaps with infinitives
Gerund
Task 2.Fill in the gerunds.
Reading and discussing
Full stop!
For many people a full stop has become a sign of anger and insincerity. Do you relate to these guys as well?
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2008/200827-full-stop.html
Homework
Task 1. a) Open the brackets using full infinitive to bare infinitive form. b)Translate the sentences below.
1 He made me (do) it all over again until everything was done.
2 She can (sing) quite well even though she has some trouble with her health.
3 He will be able (swim) very soon if he follows the doctor`s advice.
4 I used (live) in a caravan because my parents had little money.
5 You ought (go) today. It may (rain) tomorrow.
6 You needn’t (say) anything. Just nod your head and he will (understand).
7 I want (see) the house where our president was born.
8 He made her (repeat) the message as he couldn`t hear her words well.
9 May I (use) your phone? If I don`t call my wife right now something really bad will happen!
10 You needn’t (ask) for permission; you can (use) my car whenever you like.
11 If you want (get) there before dark you should (start) at once.
12 I couldn’t (remember) his address and that is why I decided to wait for him in the nearby cafe.