Gerunds and Infinitives — Course Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to say:

I can...

demonstrate knowledge of any given word from the list of vocabulary for this block in terms of both meaning and use

identify gerunds and infinitives as subjects or objects in sentences

use the correct preposition associated with given verbs (i.e., stop from, interest in, thank for)

complete sentences using gerunds or gerund phrases

discern when to use a gerund or an infinitive in a given context

change prepositional phrases to gerund phrases, using an appropriate gerund

select the verb form (gerund or infinitive) that best fits a given sentence, based on the context

correct sentences with errors in the use of gerunds, infinitives, and prepositions associated with given verbs

write a postcard to a friend or family member about a vacation using 5 infinitives or gerunds

write a short paragraph about current free-time activities and childhood free-time activities, using at least 2 go + gerund

constructions and 2 other verbs with gerunds or infinitives (like _____, love _____, enjoy _____, etc.)

write a paragraph of pros and cons about a familiar topic (going to school, learning English, living in Provo, etc.), using at

least 3 gerunds or infinitives in place of nouns (subject or object) and 1 preposition + gerund construction