英语语法动名词与不定式3.pptxVIP

Gerunds and InfinitivesComplete the sentences about sportsI can’t stand…I hate…I prefer…I enjoy….GerundsGerundNounHe likes singing.He likes music.Walking is good for you.Exercise is good for you.Where the –ing form can be replaced in a sentence by a noun it is a gerund.GerundsInfinitive: more speculative or hypothetical, implies looking forwardGerund: more factual, describes what happens or has happenedUse gerunds…After verbs connected with likes and dislikes:like, dislike, enjoy, love, hate, can’t stand, look forward to, avoid, miss etc.Eg. I like dancingUse gerunds…After certain expressions: