Unit 6

Question 1

Speaking

Answer 1

• Do you know what a gerund is?
• Why would we add “ing” to the end of a verb?
• By adding “ing” we are speaking in the past, present, or future?

Question 2

Language references

Answer 2

Writing.
Novel.
Trilogy.
It’s a real page-turner.
I couldn’t put it down.
Brilliant read.
Genre
Fiction / non -fiction.

Question 3

What is a gerund?

Answer 3

– A gerund is a “ing” form of a verb that serves the same purpose as a noun.

Gerunds can function as direct / indirect objects, subjects, objects of prepositions and predicate nouns.

E.g.: “Running is a great way to exercise”.

Question 4

What is an infinitive?

Answer 4

– The infinitive form of the verb is when it is in basic form.
E.g.: to run, to think, to sit, etc.

Question 5

Gerunds

Answer 5

Gerunds can function as direct / indirect objects, subjects, objects of prepositions and predicate nouns.

• Some gerunds are more complex than others. We now know what gerunds are, but sometimes a verb will come before a gerund and then also difference in the meaning

Admit.
Deny.
Finish.
Mind.
Avoid.
Enjoy.
Give up.
Miss.
(can’t) help.
Fancy.
Imagine
Risk
(can’t) stand.
Feel like.
Involve.
Put off
Consider.
Dislike.
Keep (on)
Practice.

• I always enjoy cooking
• We haven’t finished eating yet.
• She keeps changing her mind about the wedding.
• We just couldn’t imagine Gerry singing in public.
• Do you mind me being here while you’re working?
• I don’t want to risk him losing his job.