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

complete sentences using either the gerund or infinitive form of a given verb to express purpose

finish sentences beginning with a prompt in an appropriate, logical way using either an INFINITIVE clause or a

PREPOSITION + GERUND clause

complete sentences using an appropriate INFINITIVE verb

complete sentences using the correct past tense form of a given infinitive or gerund

correct sentences containing errors in the use of gerunds or infinitives

combine two given sentences into one sentence using the POSSESSIVE + GERUND construction learned in this block

select the verb form that best fits a given sentence, based on the context

finish sentences beginning with a prompt in an appropriate, logical way using causative verbs

write a comment in response to an online article about a controversial issue (i.e. gun laws, refugees, death

penalty, doctor-assisted suicide) using the grammar principles for gerunds and infinitives presented in this block

write a description of a favorite place (out in nature, at the beach, at a dance party, in class, etc), using at least

4 verbs of perception (see, hear, taste, smell, feel, etc.) with GERUNDS or INFINITIVES

write a description of an unexpected event or some unexpected news, using at least 4 adjectives with either an

INFINITIVE or a PREPOSITION + GERUND