GERUND VS INFINITIVE GAME

ING gerunds vs. infinitive game

BEGINNERS: INFINITIVES OR GERUNDS?

 The most common uses of the infinitive are:

1. After certain verbs, e.g. decide, would like, etc.

              I decided to study hard for my exams.
              I would like to travel around the world.


2. After adjectives.

              It is difficult to understand.
              It is not easy to get up early on Mondays.

3. To indicate purpose.

              We use a camera to take photos.
              We study a lot to pass all the exams.


The most common uses of the gerund are:

1. After certain verbs, e.g. love, don't mind, spend (time)

             She spent hours chatting with her friends.
             I love reading.

2. As the subject of a sentence.

              Smoking is bad for your health.
              Pointing at people is rude.

3. After prepositions.

             He is really good at dancing.
             Turn off the lights before leaving.

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LISTENING COMPREHENSION: TALKING ABOUT OUR FAMILY

You're going to listen to seven people talking about their family. After listening, try to answer the questions and check your answers by clicking on the yellow tick.

My family

PRONUNCIATION OF -ED (REGULAR VERBS)

As you know, regular verbs in the past simple always end in '-ed'. But how do we pronounce this ending? These letters can be pronounced in three different ways: /id/, /t/ or /d/. The pronunciation depends on the sound at the end of the bare form (or infinitive) of the verb.

Look at the chart to help you with the pronunciation.

Now watch this video and listen carefully. (from ElementalEnglish.com)
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3