1 – Writing Strategies

Gerunds and Infinitives

Gerunds and infinitives are verb forms. A gerund is verb + ing. An infinitive is to + verb. These verb forms are used in certain situations

After the Main Verb

If the main verb of a sentence or clause is followed by a second verb, the second verb is usually a gerund or an infinitive

.Many people eniov smoking

.They agreed to smoke outside

To /Ing (در حالت های مختلف)

.Smoking is bad for your health .I believe that raising cigarette prices is a good idea

.Gerunds usually follow prepositions .Some smokers are worried about getting cancer

.Infinitives usually follow adjectives .It’s important to learn about the dangers of tobacco

: Practice

Read this paragraph from a student essay. Complete each blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses In my opinion, N1…………… (smoke) should be illegal. These days there are many places where people aren’t allowed N2…………… (smoke), but it is still legal. It is still easy N3…………… (buy) cigarettes. It is still possible N4…………… (smoke) in many places, and many people still enjoy N5…………… (smoke). If we are really interested in N6…………… (protect) people’s health, we should pass laws against N7.………….. (smoke

:Answers

N1. Smoking N2. To smoke N3. To buy N4. To smoke N5. Smoking N6. Protecting N7. Smoking