GERUND or INFINITIVE en inglés - Repaso gramática B2 - C1- Útil para Use of English

Summary

In this video, Marta explains the use of gerunds and infinitives in English, providing essential tips and examples to help viewers grasp these concepts. She discusses common verbs followed by gerunds, such as ‘like,’ ‘enjoy,’ and ‘hate,’ and outlines structures with infinitives, like ‘it is easy for me to learn.’ Marta also covers practical structures, including verbs requiring an object and the subtle differences in meaning when combining verbs like ‘stop’ and ‘try.’ A downloadable PDF template is provided to help learners take notes and practice. The video concludes with an invitation to continue practicing with additional resources.

Takeaways

• 😀 Gerunds are formed by adding 'ing' to verbs and can function as the subject of a sentence. For example, 'Learning English can be fun.'
• 😀 Verbs like 'like', 'enjoy', and 'hate' are typically followed by gerunds, such as 'I enjoy editing videos' or 'I hate doing sports in summer.'
• 😀 Verbs expressing preference or dislike, such as 'avoid' or 'recommend', are also followed by gerunds. Example: 'You should avoid going to the city center by car.'
• 😀 After verbs like 'admit' or 'deny', the gerund form is used, as in 'He admitted leaving the office early.'
• 😀 Structures like 'apologize for', 'insist on', and 'look forward to' are commonly followed by gerunds, for instance, 'I apologize for being late.'
• 😀 'There is no point in' is another useful expression followed by a gerund. Example: 'There is no point in arguing about it.'
• 😀 Infinitives (to + verb) are used in certain structures, like expressing something is easy or hard for someone. For example, 'It is easy for me to learn grammar.'
• 😀 Verbs like 'decide', 'want', 'hope', and 'try' are followed by infinitives, such as 'I decided to go home early.'
• 😀 Modals such as 'must' or 'should' often precede infinitives to express obligation or expectation. Example: 'You must finish the project by tomorrow.'
• 😀 Some verbs can take either gerunds or infinitives, but the meaning may change depending on the form used. For example, 'stop' means 'pause an activity' when followed by a gerund and 'quit doing something' when followed by an infinitive.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video?

The video focuses on explaining the use of gerunds and infinitives in English, with tips on when to use them and examples of verbs that are commonly followed by each form.

What is the rule for using a gerund as the subject of a sentence?

When a verb acts as the subject of a sentence, it should be in the gerund form (verb + 'ing'). For example, 'Learning English is fun.'

Can you provide examples of verbs followed by gerunds that express likes or dislikes?

Yes, verbs like 'enjoy,' 'like,' and 'hate' are often followed by gerunds. Examples include: 'I enjoy editing videos,' and 'I hate running in the morning.'

What are some common verbs followed by gerunds that express avoidance or regret?

Verbs like 'avoid,' 'regret,' and 'recommend' are followed by gerunds. For instance, 'You should avoid going to the city center by car,' and 'I regret not studying harder.'

What is a common structure used after the verb 'suggest'?

The verb 'suggest' is typically followed by a gerund. For example: 'I suggest going to the park.'

How are gerunds and infinitives used with verbs like 'admit' and 'deny'?

Both 'admit' and 'deny' can be followed by gerunds to express actions. For example, 'She admitted cheating on the test' and 'He denied taking the money.'

What is the difference in meaning when using 'stop' with a gerund versus an infinitive?

When 'stop' is followed by a gerund, it means to cease doing something, e.g., 'She stopped smoking.' When followed by an infinitive, it means to stop in order to do something else, e.g., 'She stopped to smoke.'

How are expressions like 'look forward to' and 'be used to' structured in sentences?

Both 'look forward to' and 'be used to' are followed by a gerund. For example: 'I look forward to meeting you' and 'He is used to waking up early.'

What is the difference in meaning between 'try' followed by a gerund and 'try' followed by an infinitive?

When 'try' is followed by a gerund, it suggests experimenting or making an effort to do something, e.g., 'Try adding more yeast to the dough.' When followed by an infinitive, it implies making an attempt or effort, e.g., 'Try to be more organized.'

What role does the verb 'mind' play when followed by a gerund?

The verb 'mind' is followed by a gerund to express an objection or concern about an action. For example: 'Do you mind closing the door?'