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Gerunds and Infinitives: Object of the Preposition
Welcome to Our Online English Grammar HELP! Student Handbook!
In this lesson we continue our unit
on gerunds and infinitive phrases.
What word or
phrase goes in this blank?
Choose either "eat", "eating" or "to
eat". There is only one correct answer.
I get ready _______________ breakfast.
Before you begin the activities, we suggest that you read, listen to, and study the podcast and grammar lesson, What Is a Gerund? What Is an Infinitive Phrase?
adjective + infinitive phrase
Many adjectives are followed by an infinitive phrase.
Below is a partial list of common
verbs that are followed by an infinitive.
| ADJECTIVES | |
| afraid (to ~ ) | |
| careful (to ~ ) | |
| get ready (to ~ ) | I get ready to have my breakfast. |
| glad (to ~ ) | |
| determined (to ~ ) | |
| ready (to ~ ) | |
| lucky (to ~ ) | |
| sad (to ~ ) | |
| sorry (to ~ ) | |
| surprised (to ~ ) | |
| willing (to ~ ) | |
Now It's Your Turn...
Create your own sentences from the adjectives indicated above. Now you can TWITTER them to our Twitter page and get feedback and responses.
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