Gerunds & Infinitives (B2)

Open Ended

Why do you think learning about gerunds and infinitives can help you become a more fluent and precise English speaker?

Multiple Choice

Select all the correct verb patterns that can follow the verb 'allow'.

• Verb + to + infinitive

• Verb + -ing

• Verb + object + to + infinitive

• Verb + object + bare infinitive

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a fixed verb pattern in English?

• Verb + to + infinitive

• Verb + -ing

• Verb + object + to + infinitive

• Verb + adjective + infinitive

Multiple Choice

According to the story, why was the older sister afraid to ask to go out?

• She was afraid of the dark.

• She knew her parents would want to know every detail.

• She didn't want to go out.

• She was too young.

Multiple Choice

Which verb pattern do we use to talk about the appropriate time to do something?

• would rather + bare infinitive

• had better + bare infinitive

• It's time + to + infinitive

• Verb + -ing

Open Ended

Explain the difference between using 'would rather' and 'had better' in verb patterns. Provide examples for each.

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about using gerunds and infinitives in English?

Multiple Choice

Why is learning gerunds and infinitives important for mastering the English language?

• Because it helps you sound more fluent and precise

• Because it is required for basic English

• Because it is only used in formal writing

• Because it is not important at all

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct about Mercury and Venus?

• Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and Venus is the second closest.

• Venus is the closest planet to the Sun and Mercury is the second closest.

• Mercury is the largest planet in the Solar System and Venus is the smallest.

• Venus is the smallest planet in the Solar System and Mercury has a beautiful name.