Pre-IELTS Lesson. Infinitives and Gerunds

Lesson on Infinitives and Gerunds

1. Infinitives and Gerunds
Recitation Lesson
Teacher: Nurzat Mukhamedali

2. Warm-Up Question

Students vote → quick discussion
WHICH SOUNDS CORRECT?

1.I enjoy to read books.
2.I enjoy reading books.

3. Would you rather…

Quick discussion
●Would you rather spend time reading a book or decide to watch a movie?
●Would you rather avoid studying tonight or plan to study tomorrow?
●Would you rather keep playing games or promise to stop now?

4. Definition

Gerunds
●Gerunds are verbs ending in -ing that act as nouns in a sentence. They take on roles like
subject, object, or complement.
●Identify gerunds by checking if the -ing word functions as a noun, not a verb.

5. When to Use a Gerund

As the subject of a
sentence
After a preposition
After some verbs

6. As the subject of a sentence



Reading on tablets isn’t very good for your eyes.

7. After a preposition



I’m tired of waiting.

8. After some verbs




I don’t mind waiting.
She recommended visiting this museum.

9. Common Gerund Verbs


avoid, enjoy, finish, hate, keep, like, love, don’t mind, prefer, recommend, spend time, stop,
suggest

10. Negative Gerund


●Form: not + -ing
●Example: He enjoys not having to wake up early at weekends.

11. Definition

Infinitives
Infinitives are a form of verb that allow the word or a group of words to be used as a noun,
adjective, or adverb. Every type of verb can be put into the infinitive form, even phrasal verbs.

12. Infinitive without to

After auxiliary verbs (do, does, did)
in negatives & questions:
●He didn’t say anything.
●Does Tim work with you?
After modal verbs (will, can, must,
should, might, may, etc.):
●You should come with us.
●I can’t play the guitar.

13. Infinitive with to

●After adjectives: It’s important to arrive early.
●To express purpose/reason: I went to Madrid to visit some family.
●After question words: I don’t know what to eat.
●After some verbs: Don’t forget to call me. / She seems to be distracted.

14. Common Verbs with to + Infinitive


ask (someone), decide, forget, help, hope, learn, need, offer, plan, promise, remember,
seem, try, want, would like, would love, would hate, would prefer

15. Negative Infinitive


●Form: not + to + verb
●Example: She decided not to enter the competition.

16. Exercise 1: Correct the Mistakes

1.I suggested to go to the cinema.
2.She recommended to visit the museum.
3.He enjoys to play football.
4.Don’t forget calling me.
5.They didn’t to say anything.

17. Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

1.I want ____ (learn) English.
2.She promised ____ (call) me.
3.They didn’t ____ (say) anything.
4.You should ____ (come) with us.
5.I’m tired of ____ (wait).
6.He decided ____ (study) in Spain.
7.She enjoys ____ (swim).
8.We need time ____ (prepare) for the exam.

18. Exercise 4: Categorize Verbs

Decide whether each verb is usually followed by a gerund, infinitive, or both.
1.enjoy
2.want
3.decide
4.stop
5.like
6.try
7.suggest
8.plan
9.avoid
10.remember

19. Exercise 5: Create Sentences

1.Write 1 sentence with a gerund.
2.Write 1 sentence with a to + infinitive.
3.Write 1 sentence with an infinitive without to (modal or auxiliary).
4.Share examples aloud.

20. Any Questions?