Have you thought of putting
an advertisement in the
You seem to be upset.What’s the
matter?Will you please stop crying?
i don't know what: to do. l’vvo lost: my dog.
Do you mind helping me to look for him?
.7 The full infinitive is used:
. 0 to express purpose.
He went to buy some bread.
after would love / like / prefer.
l’d love to see you tonight.
after adjectives (angry, glad,
happy, sorry, pleased, annoyed,
etc.).
I'm glad to see you here.
with too or enough.
He’s too old to drive.
She's clever enough to understand it.
alter certain verbs (advise, agree,
appear, decide, expect, forget,
hope, manage, offer, promise,
refuse, seem, want, etc.).
I hope to meet him again.
after question words (where, how,
what, who, which). Why is not used
with to Infinitive.
I don’t know what to do.
but Nobody knew why he was angry.
0 after modal verbs (can, must, etc.).
We must leave soon.
object.
My dad lets me use his computer.
newspaper? It's worth trying.
it’o no use doing that. My 7
dog’a too young to road!
|The -ing form is used:-
0 as a noun. .
Smoking :5 dangerous.
| 0 after love, like, dislike, hate, enjoy, prefer. |
I love going to the theatre.
0 after start, begin, stop, finish.
He started doing his homework at 5:00 pm.
0 after go for physical activities.
She went skiing last Sunday.
0 after certain verbs (avoid, admit, confess
to, deny, look forward to, mind, oblect to,
prefer, regret, risk, spend, suggest, etc.).
I don’t mind helping you with the dishes.
0 after the expressions: l’m busy, it’s no .
use, it’s (no) good, it's worth, what’s the ‘
use of, be used to, there’s no point (In).
It's worth seeing that film.
0 after propositions.
He left without taking his coat.
0 after hear, see to describe an incomplete
action, that is to say that someone heard,
saw only a part of the action.
I saw her crossing the street.(I saw her while
she was crossing the street. I saw part of the
action in progress.)
But: hear, see + bare infinitive to describe a
complete action that someone heard, saw
from beginning to end.
I saw her cross the street.(I saw the whole
action from beginning to end.)
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Note: 0 Help is followed by either the to infinitive or the bare infinitive.

' ' She helped me (to) fix the bicycle.
0 Some verbs can take a full infinitive or the -ing form with no difference In
meaning. These verbs are: begin, hate, like, love, prefer, start, etc.
He likes to watch / watching the birds.
0 If the subject of the verb is the same as the subject of the infinitive, then the
subject of the infinitive is omitted. If, however, the subject of the verb is
different from the subject of the infinitive, then an object pronoun (me, you,
him, etc.), a name (Helen) or a noun (the man) is placed before the infinitive.
Compare: i want to be back by 10 o'clock I want him to be back by 10 o'clock.

. Write what each word is followed by: El. (full infinitive),B.l (bare infinitive)
or-ing.

1 want + ...EJ....5 8 avoid + E 15 shall 4- . . . . . . . . ,

2 dislike + 9 see + . . . . . . . . .§16 can +
3 would love + . . . . . . . . . E to promise + . . . . . . E 17 start + .........
4 it’sworth + . . . . . . ' 11 expect + ......... €16 deny +
5 finish 4- E12 it’snouse + 19 hate «1-
6 will + 213 hope. + 520 must +
7 make + ......... 514 let +
. Underline the correct item.

1 Penny loves visiting [visit museums. '7 His teacher made him apologise [to
2 Jane isn’t used to get up I getting up early1 apologise for his bad behaviour.
in the morning. E 8 The boys went hiking / to hike in the
3 Nikos agreed buy / to buy my old laptop. E woods yesterday.
4 Swimming / To swim keeps you fit. i 9 His parents let him to go / go to the party.
5 They decided selling / to sell their old car. 5 10 Jean spent all day to shop / shopping.
6 l'm busy to do I doing my homework at 11‘ I’d love to visit / visiting lndia one day.
the moment. E '

. FillIn the gaps with a verb from the list below. Put It in, the correct form.
post finish lend need take barrow
1 They managed ......to.finish...... ' 4 Dad promised ............. . . . ..... us
the project on time. : to the circus on Sunday.
2 Lindamay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . some 2 5 Brunowon'tletme....................
help with the ironing. 5 his car.
3 Could you .1.................... this i 6 She refused . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......him
parcel for me,please? some money.
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 @ lnflnltlve (to + verb) -- Gerund (verb + -lng)

. Rephrase the followlng sentences as in the example:

1 He mustn’t be late for school. 3 I don’t think the children should ”watch the
ldon't want . . him.1;0.b¢.late.fOI‘.. . . . : late night film.
school............................. 5 I don’t want ..........................
2 Jim's secretary is going to attend the § .....................................
meeting. Jim asked her to do it. i 4 Why don't you come to the concert withme?
Jim wants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . g I want . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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0 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.

l
| Dear Julie,
: I am writing 1) . . .130. thank.. . (thank) you for the lovely birthday present. I was so happy
2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . (receive) it. It was really nice of you to send something. On my birthday, I went
with some friends to the Mexican restaurant in Poplar Street. If you haven’t been, you really should
3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . (try) it. After that, we went 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . (dance). It was lots of fun.
My parents have agreed 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (pay) for tennis lessons. They’re glad
6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see) that I'm so interested in a sport. I'm looking forward to 7) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(have) to my first lesson this Saturday. I can’t wait 8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . (tell) you all about it.
Well, I must 9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . (go) now. I hope 10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . (hear) from you soon.
Take care.
Madeleine

Match column A wlth column B to make correct sentences as in the

example: '

:‘é lcan’t stand, a is my favourite sport.-

£3} She““93 b to going onholiday.
3;) Thank you for o arguing with Steve. He won’t change hismind...
ET] Do yougo d hearing her cry.
3:; She’s lookingtorward 9 painting in her free time.
E Windsurfing t helping me with my Science project.
311 Yes, I admit g cycling often? .
h breaklng the Window.
8 lt'snouse

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. Write sentences about yourself usrng theinnnmve or-the-Ing'foml.

1 lforgot...J‘40.p0§t.12b6.l€$135£..... . 6 I'm too young.......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 lenjoy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hook forward to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 lknow how . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Iwant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

---.--a----
4 I‘m busy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 I‘m happy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. I've decided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. In pairs. ask and matter as In the example:

---.-.-.----
l
1 What {you like I do I in your free time? I
3 What kind of music/ ‘“
I

A: What do you like doing in your I

I
I
you like I listen to?
I
free time? I
O
4 Whatfilms/ you
I

5: I like surfing the Net. I

I
I prefer / watch? .
I
2 What games/ you enjoy / play? I
I
o
5 How:often [you go/ shop?

. Put the verbs Inbrackets into theinfinitive or the-!ng form.

1 A: Maria. whatdo you like ....rtaingw 6 A: Where's Daniela?
(do) in your free time? B: She went . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (visit) her
B: r love . . listening. . (llsten) to music. friend Lucy.

2 A: Do you have any plans for the summer? 7 A: It's getting late. I really must
B: Yes, we've decided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ (go).
(go) to Madrid for our holidays. B: All right. See you tomorrow.

3 k Mum, please don't make me 8 A: [don’t know how . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

................ (take) the medicine. (send) a text message.
B: i know it tastes awlul. Jake, but it will B: l can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (show) you.
help you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (get) better. 9 A: is Miss Jones in the class?
4 A: What’s wrong with Mark? B: Yes,| just heard her . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B: I’m not sure. He left without (talk) to someone.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (say) a word. 10 A: Do you have any plans for the
5 A: I won’t decide what . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . weekend?
(wear) to the party. B: Alex suggested . . . . . . . . . . . . . (go)
B: Why don't you put on your red dress? It camping.
looks great on you.

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 @ Infinitive (to + verb) — Garland (verb + Jug)

G Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.

Yesterday, I went shopping with my sister. I wanted

to 1) . .C.. her something for her birthday. She didn‘t.
really know 2) . . . . . to get but she seemed to like the
idea of a pet, 3) . . . . . we went to the pet shop. She
started 4) . . . . . at all the animals 5) . . . . . when she
saw the puppies playing in a box. she said that she
1 A buys would B buying 0 buy
6) . . . . . to have one of them. I hoped my parents 2 A why B what 0 where
wouldn’t object?) . . . . . having a dog in the house. 3 A so B since C because
My sister promised to look after 8) . . . . . properly, 4 A looking B looked C look
sowe bought a little brown puppy. Tomorrow. we’re 5 A even B still C but
90‘"9
‘0 take Splits”"‘9beam 6 A liked a like 0 liking
7 A of B to C from
8 A them B they C it

. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive or -l'ng term.
1 A: You must . . . he. . . (be) worried about 5 A: How about . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (go)
the race. l to the park?
B: Not really. I’ve been training hard so I ' B: I'd prefer .................... (stay)
expect . . . Lawm. . . (win). 3 in and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (watch) a DVD.
2 A: Kate is good at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 6 A: Where’s'Velma? I need . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(play) the guitar. isn't she? g (ask) her something.
B: Yes. I heard her . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 B: She isn’t here. She always goes
(play) in a concert last week. She Was § . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (swim) at this
great! : time of the day.
3 A: MikelCouldyou .............. § 7 A:Whatwouldyoulikeme
(let) the dog out? (make) for dinner?
B: No. Sorry, Mum! l'm busy . . . . . . . . . . . g B: Please, don't trouble yourself. Let's
(help) Dad at the moment. E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (have) a takeaway
4- A: There's no point in ................. 5 tonight‘ my treatl
(try) to do these exercises. They’re too 5 8 A: Did Sue manage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
difficult. i‘ (get) here early today?
B: You shouldn’t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B: Yes. I saw her . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(give up) so easily. Here,let me help you. i (work) on her computer as I came .ln.
£110.
 Infinitive (to + verb) - Gerund (verb + -Ing) @

Fill In the gaps. Then answer the questions about yourself as In the
example:
1 What sports do you enjoy . . . . plan/Dig.... (play)?
i enjoyplayingmaniaandgolfi......................................
2 Which countries would you like . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (visit)?
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5 How often do you go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (swim) in the summer?

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. Put the verbs In brackets into the infinitive or the -ing form.

Tania has always loved 1) . .danairra{130.dance. (dance). She

started 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (take) ballet lessons when she was six
years old. She wants 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (become) a professional
ballet dancer. She hopes 4)..................... (be) famous one
day. in the meantime, she's looking forward to 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(take part) in the lntemational Ballet Competition.

. Write sentences about you and people you know. Use the verbs In the box.

stay work finish watch travel get up

1 One day I’d like . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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I n teams, use the words i n the list to make u p sentences.

prefer expect can refuse forget it's worth 1

can't stand agree I’m busy want suggest hope
would like look forward to deny enjoy let it’s nouse

Team A $1: I prefer travelling by plane.

Team B 81: I can’t stand ...,-etc.

'é Speaking Activity

(Likes / Dislikes)
Use the phrases below to find out what your partner likes/doesn’t i
like doing in his/her free time. Use the verbs in the list.

A: Do you like playing games in your free time?

B: Yes, I do. I enjoy playing chess and Monopoly, etc.

Writing Activity

Write a short paragraph about what your partner likes/doesn’t like

doing in his/her free time. Use the answers from the Speaking
Activity.

My friend, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , likes playing games in his/her free time. He/She

enjoys playing chess and Monopoly. He/She . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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