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3.25: Gerunds + Infinitives Review

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    Let's review:

    Complete each example with a logical thought.

     

    Gerunds

    1. As subject

    • _________________________ is fun.

    2. After some verbs:

    • I enjoy ____________________.
    • I dislike ___________________.

    3. After prepositions:

    • I worry about ______________________.
    • I dream about _______________________.
    • I look forward to _______________________.

    4. In 'go' expressions:

    • I go ________________ every weekend.

    5. In adverbials[After: by/before/after/without]

    • I left home without ______________________.

     

    Infinitives

    1.     In 'It is _________' expressions:

    • It is fun _____________________________.
    • It is difficult for me ______________________

    2. After some verbs:

    • I want ____________________.
    • I need _____________________.

    3. After some adjectives:

    • I am happy _________________.
    • I am ready __________________.

    4. After an object:

    • My teacher expects me ____________________.
    • I asked my friend _________________________.

    5. To show purpose:

    • I am taking this class ___________________________.
    • I came to the U.S. _____________________________.

     


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