Essential GrammarLecture 27 – ing &

to(52-53)

Introduction

What is “to…” ?

“to do something” = Infinitive to

Sentence = Subject + Verb + Object

Verb + (to + Verb) = to Verb

Introduction

What about “…ing” ?

“doing something” = Gerund(Noun)

(Verb + …ing) = dancing

Subject + Verb + (Verb + …ing) = I enjoy

dancing

Verb + to…

What do you want(V) to do this evening?

You forgot(V) to switch off the light when you

went out.

My brother is(V) learning to drive.

Verb + …ing

I enjoy(V) dancing.

Has it stopped(V) raining?

Sonia suggested(V) going to the cinema.

Verb + to… &Verb + …ing

Anna loves dancing. & Anna loves to dance.

I hate being late. & I hate to be late.

Verb + you + to

I want(V) you to be happy.

Do you want(V) me to lend you some money?

Would you like(V) me to lend you some money?

Verb + you + to

Sue asked(V) a friend to lend her some money.

We persuaded(V) Gary to come with us.

What do you advise(V) me to do?

I am(V) teaching my brother to swim.

Verb + you +not to

I told(V) you not to tell it to anyone.

Paul told(V) Sue not to wait for him.

Exercise 52.1

Q. Bye! I hope ______ you again soon! (see)

Q. Where’s Anna? I need ______ her something.

(ask)

Q. What have you decided ________ ? (do)

Q. I was very upset and started _______. (cry)

Exercise 52.2

Q. Amy had a lot to do, so I offered ____ her.

Q. Don’t forget ____ us a postcard when you’re

on a holiday.

Q. When I’m tired in the evenings, I like ____ TV.

(wait), (send), (watch)

Exercise 52.4

Q. I enjoy…

Q. If it’s a nice day tomorrow, I’d like…

Q. When I’m on holiday, I’d like…

Exercise 53.1

Q. I want…

(please don’t be angry)

Q.

(you must meet Sarah)