Gerunds and Infinitives Usage

This video lesson, led by Stuart, explores verbs that can take either the gerund (ing) or infinitive form. It covers verbs with little or no change in meaning, such as 'begin' and 'like', and those with a change in meaning, like 'remember' and 'stop'. The lesson provides examples and explains the nuances of using these verbs in different contexts. It concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage on social media and subscribe for more content.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• Adjectives and their uses

• Prepositions and their meanings

• Verbs that can take gerund or infinitive structures

• Noun phrases and clauses

Which of the following verbs has little or no change in meaning when using gerund or infinitive?

• Forget

• Begin

• Stop

• Try

When 'like' is used to mean 'enjoy', which form should be used?

• Infinitive

• Present participle

• Gerund

• Past participle

Which structure is used with 'would like'?

• Gerund

• Infinitive

• Past participle

• Present participle

What is the rule regarding the use of two gerunds together?

• It is optional

• It depends on the verb

• It is incorrect

• It is always correct

Which verbs are introduced as having a change of meaning with gerund and infinitive?

• Begin, cease, start

• Remember, regret, forget

• Stop, try, continue

• Like, love, prefer

What does 'I remember posting the letter' imply?

• The action is currently happening

• The action was done in the past

• The action will never be done

• The action is yet to be done

What does 'I stopped to have a nap' mean?

• I started napping

• I stopped another activity to nap

• I stopped napping

• I never nap

What does 'I tried to learn French' indicate?

• The goal was to teach French

• The goal was to forget French

• The goal was to learn French

• The goal was to avoid French

What is the main difference when using 'try' with gerund?

• It indicates a method

• It indicates a goal

• It indicates a failure

• It indicates a success