Gerund/to-infinitive Same Different Roken is ongezond Ik leer Engels spreken Smoking is bad for you I’m learning to speak English Ik houd van dansen We besloten een taxi te nemen I enjoy dancing We decided to get a taxi Vind u het erg om te wachten? Would you mind waiting? Don’t do: I enjoy to dance Would you mind to wait Don’t do We decided getting a taxi I’m learning speaking Dutch
Gerunds or infinitives? Songs 1. I want ____ (break) free. 2. When I’m home everything seems ____ (be) right. 3. ‘Cause all of the stars, are fading away, just try ____ (not worry) you’ll see them some day. Take what you need and be on your way and stop ____ (cry) your heart out. 4. Listen do you want _____ (know) a secret. Do you promise ______ (not/tell). Closer let me whisper in your ear say the words you long _____ (hear) I’m in love with you. 5. I can’t help _____ (fall) in love with you. 6. Keep _____ (roll). 7. Take my strong advice and remember _____ always_____ (think) twice. 8. Make my way back home when I learn _____ (fly). 9. But how can you complain, if it’s the way it’s meant _____ (be) 10. I tried my best _____ (feed) her appetite, Keep her coming every night, so hard to keep her satisfied. Kept playing love like it was just a game, pretending _____ (feel) the same. Then turn around and leave again.
Gerunds/to-infinitive 11. One love, we get _____ (share) it, it leaves you baby if you don’t care for it. 12. We started _____ (live) in an old house, my mom gave birth and we were checking it out. 13. The tiger’s waiting _____ (be) tamed, singing. 14. I don't mind _____ (spend) every day out on your corner in the pouring rain. Look for the girl with the broken smile, ask her if she wants _____ (stay) awhile. 15. Losing my religion trying _____ (keep) up with you and I don't know if I can do it. 16. Today I don't feel like _____ (do) anything, I just want _____ (lay) in my bed. Don't feel like _____ (pick) up my phone, so leave a message at the tone 'cause today I swear I'm not doing anything. Nothing at all. 17. I can’t stand _____ (lose) you. 18. Soul starts _____ (spin) again, I can't stop _____ (feel). No, I won't stop _____ (feel) and the fun's not fun anymore I can't stop _____ (feel) No, I won't stop _____ (feel). 19. Remember _____ (let) her into your heart then you can start _____ (make) it better. 20. I never meant _____ (hurt) you, I never meant _____ (lie) so this is goodbye