InfinitivesInfinitives09
Vocabulary
1. The cookies _______ good.
2. You are __________ to win the lottery.
3. The news is ________.
4. She __________ her mind and did not want to come with us.
5. He __________ a famous writer last year.
taste fortunate true change become
Fill in the blanks
Dialogue
I plan to go out for dinner. Do you want to come with me?It sounds good. Do you have any idea?I don’t know, but Steve advised me to taste the great food in the Pumpkin Restaurant.Oh, I know it. The food in that restaurant is really good.Really? I need to try it now.OK. Let’s go.
Crystal:
Ken:Crystal:
Ken:
Crystal:Ken:
GrammarInfinitives after certain verbs
Infinitives after certain verbs
Subject
I
She
He
Verb
am planning
wants
promised
(Object)
(me)
Infinitive
to travel
to advise
to go out
Complement
to New York.
John.
with her.
Other verbs are ask, advise, refuse, begin, agree, expect, need, fail.
NoteInfinitives after certain verbs
Example:1. They plan to move into a new apartment.2. Katy asked me to read a story for her.
We use Infinitives after certain verbs to show more information about the verbs.
1. ________ refuse to _____________.
2. ________ begin to _____________.
3. ________ agree to _____________.
4. ________ expect to _____________.
5. ________ fail to _____________.
6. ________ promise to _____________.
Practice
Reading
It is important to keep good habits. Although people don’t like to change the way they are, it is true that sometimes a little change can make their lives better.
For example, it is difficult for most people to save the money they make every month. They are eager to shop. However, if you can make it a habit to save money, you are still likely to make a fortune, even without lottery.
GrammarInfinitives after certain adjectives
Infinitives after certain adjectives
Subject + Verb
It is
They are
She feels
Adjectives
difficult
eager
surprised
Infinitive
to make
to enjoy
to hear
Complement
the decision.
the food in the new restaurant.
about the result of the test.
Other adjectives are easy, hard, wrong, right, first, convenient, (im)polite.
NoteInfinitives after certain adjectives
Example:1. It is important to arrive at work on time.2. We were glad to see you again.
We use Infinitives after certain adjectives to express a feeling about the action.
Practice
happyglad worried
afraidsurprisedsad
Make sentences
Evaluation
Imperatives Infinitives
…decide…
…need…
…sad…
…impolite…
…important…
…necessary…
Don’t make noise in the library.
Be on time for work.
Do a good job on your project as you promised.
Make a schedule on your trip to Hawaii.
Don’t tell the secret to anyone else.
Cheer up and give another try for the next game.
Rephrase the sentences
Your Turn!Answer the questions
Do you remember to close the door when you go out?
Are you happy to learn English with your classmates?
Do you expect to get a good job?
Do you want to eat something right now?
Are you afraid to make new friends in public?
Are you surprised to meet your friends by chance when you’re shopping?
Summary
Learning Objectives
Vocabulary and phrases
Infinitives after certain verbsWe use infinitives after certain verbs to show more information about the verbs.Infinitives after certain adjectivesWe use infinitives after certain adjectives to express a feeling about the action.
taste, meal, eager, important, change, save, become, fortune, lottery, habit
Summary