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Level 11 = Gerunds and Infinitives _ Verbs followed by either Gerunds and Nouns+Infinitives

Verbs followed by either Gerunds and Nouns+Infinitives

 

Gerunds are verbs that end in "-ing". They should not be confused with present participles. Although present participles are verb forms that end in "-ing", they are active action words that are happening right now. Gerunds are verb forms that act as nouns in a sentence with no reference to time. Infinitives are verbs combined with the word "to": to see, to run, to start, etc.



Verbs Followed by Gerunds

When a gerund follows a verb, it is acting as a noun form.

Verbs

Gerunds

Allow

Swimming

Encourage

Exercising

Need

Cleaning

Prefer

Staying

Require

Passing


Examples:

·   The beach allows swimming at night.

·   My doctor encourages exercising a few times a week.

·   The bathroom needs cleaning.

·   We prefer staying in a hotel.

·   This school requires passing an ESL test.


Verbs Followed by Noun + Infinitives

Verbs

Nouns + Infinitives

Allow

People to swim

Encourage

Our family to exercise

Need

Someone to clean

Prefer

Our friends to stay

Require

Students to pass


Examples:

·   The beach allows people to swim at night.

·   My doctor encourages our family to exercise a few times a week.

·   The bathroom needs someone to clean it.

·   We prefer our friends to stay in a hotel.

·   This school requires students to pass an ESL test.

 

 

 

Verbs

Gerunds

Nouns + Infinitives

Allow

Swimming

People to swim

Encourage

Exercising

Our family to exercise

Need

Cleaning

Someone to clean

Prefer

Staying

Our friends to stay

Require

Passing

Students to pass


  

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