Unit 8A - Vocabulary / Grammar Flashcards
(30 cards)
I ______ the place on the TV.
chose / followed / saw
saw
I ________ a friend´s recommendation
returned / followed / chose
followed
I wanted _______ somewhere new.
visit / visiting / to visit
to visit
I went ______ family and friends.
to visit / visiting / visited
to visit
My parents _______ the destination.
wanted / chose / followed
chose
I wanted _______ to a place I know.
returning / returned / to return
to return
Taking a painting class is an example of …
…learning new things.
Lying on the beach is an example of…
…taking it easy.
Visiting famous monuments is an example of…
…going sightseeing.
Hiking in the mountains is an example of…
…being active.
Playing board games is an example of…
…spending time with friends and family.
Riding on a camel is an example of…
…having new experiences.
The three rules for using a Gerund are…
1) As a subject
2) After certain verbs.
3) After Prepositions.
The two rules for using an Infinitive are…
1) After certain verbs
2) After adjectives
Gerund, Infinitive, or Both
- don´t mind
GERUND
Eg. I don´t mind going with you.
Gerund, Infinitive, or Both
- Prefer
BOTH
Eg. She prefers walking / to walk.
Gerund, Infinitive, or Both
- Can´t stand
GERUND
Eg. I can´t stand arguing with people.
Gerund, Infinitive, or Both
- Can´t afford
INFINITIVE
Eg. I can´t afford to travel with you.
Gerund, Infinitive, or Both
- Begin
BOTH
Eg. Has he began talking / to talk yet?
Gerund, Infinitive, or Both
- It was difficult / find
INFINITIVE
Eg. It was difficult to find the key.
Gerund, Infinitive, or Both
- Refuse
INFINITIVE
Eg. I refuse to give up.
Gerund, Infinitive, or Both
- (listen) to music can be very relaxing.
GERUND
Eg. Listening to music can be very relaxing.
Gerund, Infinitive, or Both
- Last night, I dreamt of (fly) over the ocean.
GERUND
Eg. Last night, I dreamt of flying over the ocean.
Gerund, Infinitive, or Both
- Start
BOTH
Eg. They started exercising / to exercise.
