Mastering Gerunds and Infinitives in English

This video tutorial by Emma from mmmEnglish explains how verb patterns in English can change the meaning of sentences. It focuses on the differences between using gerunds and infinitives after certain verbs. The tutorial covers verbs like 'stop', 'forget', 'remember', 'regret', and 'mean', illustrating how their meanings shift depending on whether they are followed by a gerund or an infinitive. Emma provides examples and encourages viewers to practice by writing sentences in the comments. The lesson concludes with a call to continue learning and exploring verb patterns.

What is a gerund?

• A verb in its base form

• A verb with 'to'

• A verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun

• A verb in past tense

Which of the following sentences uses a gerund correctly?

• Please listen carefully.

• Listening to music helps me relax.

• I prefer to listen to music.

• I want to listen to music.

What does 'stop buying bread' mean?

• Pause to buy bread

• Buy bread from a different store

• Never buy bread again

• Buy bread occasionally

What does 'stop to buy bread' mean?

• Pause your current action to buy bread

• Never buy bread again

• Buy bread occasionally

• Buy bread from a different store

Which verb does not change meaning when followed by a gerund or an infinitive?

• Stop

• Start

• Forget

• Regret

What does 'forget' with a gerund mean?

• To look back at past memories

• To quit an action

• To plan to do something

• To remind someone to do something

What does 'remember' with a to-infinitive mean?

• To quit an action

• To plan to do something

• To remind someone to do something

• To recall a past event

What does 'regret' with a gerund mean?

• To remind someone to do something

• To look back at past memories

• To express sorrow for a past action

• To plan to do something

What does 'mean' with a gerund indicate?

• To indicate a result or consequence

• To express an intention

• To remind someone to do something

• To plan to do something

What does 'mean' with a to-infinitive indicate?

• To quit an action

• To recall a past event

• To express a result

• To plan to do something