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Gerundio Infinitivo

The document discusses the differences between using gerunds and infinitives after certain verbs in English. It provides examples of verbs that are commonly followed by gerunds or infinitives, as well as some verbs that can be used with both. It then outlines some basic rules for using gerunds and infinitives, including their use as subjects, objects, after prepositions, and in continuous tenses. Finally, it presents exercises for learners to practice completing sentences using gerunds, infinitives, or both appropriately.

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Gerundio Infinitivo

The document discusses the differences between using gerunds and infinitives after certain verbs in English. It provides examples of verbs that are commonly followed by gerunds or infinitives, as well as some verbs that can be used with both. It then outlines some basic rules for using gerunds and infinitives, including their use as subjects, objects, after prepositions, and in continuous tenses. Finally, it presents exercises for learners to practice completing sentences using gerunds, infinitives, or both appropriately.

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Ingles II - UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA NACIONAL Facultad Regional Tucumán -Prof.

Edith Dufour

Gerund or To Infinitive?
GERUND: reporting --------------------------------------- TO INFINITIVE: to report

• Some verbs followed by a GERUND:


Consider, Admit, Practise, Keep, Prevent, Imagine, Quit, Suggest

• Some verbs followed by an INFINITIVE:


Decide, Hope, Promise, Want, Have, Learn, Manage, Promise, Ask, Plan

• Some verbs followed by GERUND & INFINITIVE form


Like, Love, Prefer, Continue, Hate, Make, Try, Start, Wish, Begin

Some GERUND rules:


• After verb TO BE as complement: My hobby is writing essays

• As an object: I like working here

• As a subject: Studying is hard

• In present/ past continuous tenses: I am/was working in a sugar factory

• As an object of prepositions like IN, FOR, OR, BEFORE, AFTER: Thanks for inviting us/

I’m interested in working…

• After some expressions like IT’S WORTH, IT’S NO USE: It’s worth checking space

again
Ingles II - UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA NACIONAL Facultad Regional Tucumán -Prof. Edith Dufour

Some INFINITIVE rules:


• To express purpose: We went to the shopping center to buy a pair of gloves

• After some adjectives like HAPPY, SORRY, GLAD, BAD, NICE: Nice to meet you/ I am

glad to hear it

• Be + Adjective to express opinion: It’s good to see you/ It’s easy to study

• With some expressions like IT’S TIME, I AM READY: I am ready to go/ It’s time to go

• After Going To: I am going to inspect the area/ Are you going to check the office?

• Verb + Object + Infinitive: I ordered Lucas to report the situation

• Would + like/love: I would like to travel

LET’S work!!

A- Complete using GERUND, TO INFINITIVE or BOTH

1. The manager wants _______________ (chat) with you

2. She would like ______________ (check) some things

3. I really hate _______________ (waste) my time

4. Would you like him _____________ (bring) you some coffee?

5. They managed _____________ (solve) the problem

6. I consider ______________ (go) to another workspace

7. We are not going __________ (quit) now


Ingles II - UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA NACIONAL Facultad Regional Tucumán -Prof. Edith Dufour

8. Pay attention before __________ (ask) me

9. It’s not impossible ____________ (fix) the tools

10. I like ___________ (study) this new carreer

B- TRANSLATE:

1. I want to visit the company

2. She likes working there

3. Does he hate reporting?

4. It’s not good to cheat in an exam

5. My hobby is writing

6. He is asking me to check this

7. Does her boss plan to pay the workers?

8. I have wanted to get this job

9. It’s no use going back

10. It’s time for me to talk to them before going there

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