Lý thuyết và bài tập Gerund - Infinitive

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GERUND - INFINITIVE
a/. GERUND: (V- ing)
* used as a subject, object, complement
EX: - Swimming is my favourite sport.
 - My favourite sport is swimming.
* used after:
admit, avoid, begin, consider, continue, delay, deny, (dis)like, enjoy, escape, finish, hate, imagine, keep, mind, miss, postpone, practice, prevent, start, suggest 
EX: I missed meeting my old friends.
Prepositions EX: I’m fond of listening to classical music.
It’s no use / good (chẳng ích gì) EX: It’s no use helping these lazy pupils.
There’s no point (in) (không cần thiết) EX: There’s no point (in) remembering their names.
a waste of time / money EX: It’s a waste of time playing video games. 
have fun / difficulty / trouble a hard / good / difficult time EX: I have difficulty looking for a job.
be worth / busy EX: This book is worth reading.
can’t help / resist (không thể không) EX: I can’t help laughing.
can’t bear / stand (không chịu được) EX: I can’t bear waiting for someone for so long.
need (passive meaning) EX: My hair needs cutting.
be / get used to EX: We’re used to living in this crowded city.
look forward to EX: I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon.
b/. BARE INFINITIVE: (V) is used after:
modal verbs EX: I can swim.
make / let EX: Sad movies always make me cry.
had better, would rather / sooner (muốn/thà), used to EX: I’d rather stay at home. 
do nothing / anything / everything but (except) EX: He does nothing but complain.
c/. GERUND or INFINITIVE:
GERUND (V – ing)
FULL INFINITIVE (To – V)
1. SPEND / WASTE time / money + V-ing
EX: I spent 10 minutes cooking my meal.
2. TRY = do sth as an experiment (thử)
EX: I try mixing these substances to make a new one.
3. STOP (ngừng việc đang làm)
EX: I’m working. I stop working.
4. ADVISE / ALLOW / PERMIT 
EX: They don’t allow smoking here. 
5. REMEMBER / FORGET / REGRET (hành động V-ing đã xảy ra)
EX: I remember going to school for the first time.
5. LEARN: học môn học
EX: She has to learn spelling
5. MEAN: có nghĩa là
EX: Failure on the exam means having to learn one more year.
1. IT TAKES / TOOK + O + time + to V
EX: It took me 10 minutes to cook my meal.
2. TRY = attempt (cố gắng)
EX: As students, we must try to study well.
3. STOP (ngừng 1 việc để làm việc khác)
EX: I’m working. I stop to smoke. 
4. ADVISE / ALLOW / PERMIT + O + to V
EX: They don’t allow us to smoke here.
5. REMEMBER / FORGET / REGRET (hành động To V chưa xảy ra)
* REGRET + to tell / to inform
EX: Before going out, remember to lock the doors.
5. LEARN: học kỹ năng
EX: I’m learning to play the piano.
5. MEAN: có ý định
EX: I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt you.
GERUND (V – ing)
BARE INFINITIVE (V)
1. SEE / WATCH / HEAR / NOTICE / FEEL / SMELL (hành động dài, chứng kiến 1 phần)
EX: Everyday I see them crossing my house on their way home.
2. PREFER + V-ing + to + V-ing
EX: I prefer reading to watching films.
1. SEE / WATCH / HEAR / NOTICE / FEEL 
(hành động ngắn, chứng kiến từ đầu đến cuối)
EX: I see the boy jump down from the window.
2. (WOULD) PREFER + to V + rather than + V
WOULD RATHER + V + than + V
EX: I’d prefer to read rather than watch films.
They never want me (eat) whatever I want to.
My parents let me (go).. out every weekend.
During apartheid, Black people weren't allowed (sit) on White benches.
Our English teacher wants us (work) hard.
My mother made me (do). the housework yesterday.
They didn't expect their children (be).. serious during their absence.
 Where do you want her (meet) you?
I would like you (stop).. complaining 
I'm not allowed (drink) or (smoke). at home.
They will never let me (wear) pearcings or have tattoos.
I like listening (music) when I am tired.
While she was in that country she spent all her days (sightsee).. the imperial cities.
When I saw his performance, I couldn't help (laugh)
He gave up (smoke).. many years ago.
I hate (sleep) in the dark.
Would you mind (post).. this letter for me.
The trainers were very expensive; I couldn't afford (buy). them.
She proposed (meet). me at the airport.
He went out without (say) good bye.
After they had finished (eat). they drove away.
I couldn't avoid (meet) him because he's my neighbour.
My son is studying medicine and he wants (specialize). in paediatrics.
They enjoy (spend) .their holidays with us in the South of France.
Try (add).. a little butter or cream to the batter, the crepes will be better!
I suggest (call). to reserve a table at the restaurant.
I don't mind (stay).. to keep an eye on Mary.
I must remember (send). the tax return before the end of the month.
He refused (answer) without the presence of his lawyer.
I hope (see) .you soon in better form.
My parents decided (welcome). my boyfriend to dinner next Sunday.
This house is very expensive and we hesitate (buy) ..it.
I tried (explain) to him but he went on (grumble).
Try (forget) . it. It isn’t worth (worry) .. about. 
We couldn’t help (laugh) . when (see)him. 
We got tired of (wait).. for the weather (clear). 
I remember (see) .. him somewhere but I can’t tell where it was. 
He kept (stand) .. up and (ask) for an explanation. 
We regret (inform) .you that your application has been turned down.
Did you advise him (see) . the doctor? 
Did you remember (lock) the door? – No, I didn’t. You’d better (go) back and (do) .. it now.
It’s too hot now. Why don’t we go (swim) ? 
Fred is continuing (take) .. karate lessons even though he broke his hand.
Fred continued (take).. karate lessons even though he broke his hand.
I like (eat).. pizza.