We can use present or past participles to form nouns.

True
*False

Present participles tell us what had already happened.

*True
False

Participial phrases describe situations using more words than other clauses.
True
*False

With sense verbs like see, watch, hear, feel and notice, an infinitive emphasizes the entire action. A
present participle does not emphasize that.
*True
False

We use an infinitive ...

*after some verbs
after a preposition
after a noun

We use a gerund …
after an adjective
*as the subject of a clause
to indicate purpose

Correct the mistake: Verb + object + infinitive

Would you like I help you?
My parents didn't want that I leave school.
The teacher would like they all pass their exams.
Do you want we to go?
I'd like that he give me good marks.

Complete the sentences with participles formed from the verbs in the

Rewrite the second sentence so it has the same meaning as the first. Use the word in brackets.
1. When I graduate, I want to take a year off. (after)
_______________________________, I want to take a year off.
2. She applied for a second job because she wanted more money. (earn)
She applied for a second job in order ______________________ money.
3. We were able to pass the exam first time. (managed)
We ______________________________________ first time.
4. Pete can't wait to finish his exams. (forward)
Peter is looking _______________________ his exams.
5. Brain surgeons do not only perform operations. (is)
____________________________ not the only thing brain surgeons do.
Complete the text with the -ing or infinitive forms of the verbs in the box. Use verb only once.
Do you speak miaow?
A new app has been created [[1]]to make language learning easier. For years, internet users have
been uploading cute cat pictures [[2]] with each other. So, an app developer spent time [[3]]
software which uses cats [[4]]language learners remember words and phrases in foreign
languages. After [[5]] cute cats demonstrating these words and phrases, people find it easier
[[6]] .

3 Read the text and match paragraphs A–D with descriptions 1–4.
1 What the writer is requesting ……
2 Reason for writing ……
3 What the writer can offer ……
4 Why the writer is interested ……
A

DearSir or Madam,
I am writing to apply for the post of Administrative Assistant at Spinning Music Production,
which was advertised in the Daily Record newspaper recently. I believe I would be suitable for
this position, and I have attached my CV.
B
I would be very interested in working for a music production company because I have a
background in music, both at school and in my free time. I have played the violin and guitar
since the age of eight, and I was selected to lead the school orchestra at the age of sixteen. In
my free time, I play in a rock band which I formed with my brother and two friends.
C
After finishing school, I studied administration at college. The post of Administrative Assistant
would be an ideal way for me to start my career and to find out more about the music
production business. I am a hard worker and very keen to learn. With my excellent computer
skills, I think I would be a useful addition to your team.
D
I would be grateful if you would consider me for an interview. I look forward to hearing from
you.
Yours faithfully,
Mel Barber

[[1 ]] Sir or Madam,

I am [[ 2]] to apply for the post of Administrative Assistant at Spinning Music
Production, which was advertised in the Daily Record newspaper recently. I believe I
would be suitable for this position, and I have attached my CV.
I would be very interested in working for a music production company because I
have a background in music, both at school and in my free time. I have played the
violin and guitar since the age of eight, and I[[ 3]] selected to lead the school
orchestra at the age of sixteen. In my free time, I play in a rock band which I formed
with my brother and two friends.
After finishing school, I studied administration at college. The post of Administrative
Assistant would be an ideal way for me to start my career and to find out more
about the music production business. I am a hard worker and very keen [[ 4]] learn.
With my excellent computer skills, I think I would be a useful addition to your team.
I would be [[5 ]] if you would consider me for an interview. I look [[ 6]] to hearing
from you.
Yours [[ 7]],
Mel Barber

4 Complete the text with suitable words.