Rules for gerunds and infinitives

Rules for gerunds and infinitives

Gerunds and infinitives and when to use each form can be confusing. When there are two main verbs in a sentence, the second verb must be either a gerund (+ing) or an infinitive form of the verb. There are some rules to help you decide when to use gerunds and...
Rules for gerunds and infinitives

Part Two and Three practice 2

Practice answering these Part Two and Three samples. NB No model answer is given for this exercise.   Part Two Describe a hobby/pastime you enjoy You should say What the hobby/pastime is What it involves How often you do it You should also say why you enjoy it...
Rules for gerunds and infinitives

Part Two and Three practice 1

Practice answering these Part Two and Three samples. NB No model answer is given for this exercise. Part Two Describe a teacher who has had an impact on your life You should say Who the person is How you know them What they are like You should also say why they have...
Rules for gerunds and infinitives

Speculating and describing change 3

Consider how the candidate has used different tenses and structures in the sample answer below. Do you think international travel will change in the future? In my opinion, people will travel even more in the future than they do now. We talk about the world being a...
Rules for gerunds and infinitives

Speculating and describing change 2

Consider how the candidate has used different tenses and structures in the sample answer below. Do you think that the way we travel on a day to day basis will change much in the next 20 years? Hmm, Iā€™m not sure, I guess that public transport will probably become even...