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GERUNDS & INFINITIVES | WINNING is everything? OR TO WIN is everything?

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Warm-up Questions

When you see “WINNING is everything” vs “TO WIN is everything,” which one sounds more natural to you? Why?
What do you already know about gerunds (verb+ing) and infinitives (to + verb)?
In your daily English (work/school), do you use more -ing forms or “to” forms?

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GERUNDS & INFINITIVES | WINNING is everything? OR TO WIN is everything?

Gerunds vs. infinitives as subjects (and purpose “to…”) (00:00 – 08:32)

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1. What is a gerund (in this lesson’s meaning)?

An -ing verb form used as a verb tense
A base verb without “to”
An adjective describing a noun
An -ing word that functions as a noun

2. Which form does the speaker say is required when a verb is the subject (in normal everyday sentences)?

An infinitive
A bare infinitive
A gerund
Either one, always

3. In sentences like “I wear glasses to see,” what does “to see” express?

A regret about the past
A purpose (short for “in order to”)
A strong dislike
A past memory

GERUNDS & INFINITIVES | WINNING is everything? OR TO WIN is everything?

Five verb-pattern lists (lists 1–4 overview) (08:32 – 12:37)

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1. In “Learning a language involves studying a little bit every day,” what form follows “involves”?

Adjective
Gerund
Past participle
Bare infinitive

2. Which example matches a verb that is always followed by the infinitive (as taught here)?

can’t stand seeing you sad
managed to find a babysitter
involve studying a little bit every day
avoid sitting in the sun

3. What meaning difference does the speaker give for list four verbs (e.g., “can’t stand,” “start”)?

There is really no difference in meaning
Gerund is past; infinitive is future
Infinitive is formal; gerund is informal
Gerund is for instructions only

GERUNDS & INFINITIVES | WINNING is everything? OR TO WIN is everything?

List 5: meaning changes (remember/forget/try/stop/regret) + study tip (12:37 – 19:14)

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1. What does “remember + gerund” mean in the speaker’s explanation?

A plan you must do later
A memory of a past experience or action
A formal announcement
A purpose (in order to)

2. What does “stop + gerund” mean?

A memory from childhood
Don’t do this anymore
Stop one action in order to do another action
An attempt that might be difficult

3. Which “regret” form does the speaker describe as very formal (often used for bad news)?

regret + noun only
regret + bare infinitive
regret + infinitive
regret + gerund

GERUNDS & INFINITIVES | WINNING is everything? OR TO WIN is everything?

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1. According to the lesson, what is the main reason we use a gerund after some verbs (like “avoid”)?

Because gerunds only describe purpose
Because the gerund is more poetic
Because the infinitive is always incorrect after verbs
Because the gerund functions as a noun

2. Which statement best matches the lesson’s guidance about “to” at the beginning of a sentence?

It is only used in Shakespearean English
It is used only after adjectives
It is mainly used to show purpose or give instructions
It is mainly used to describe a past memory

3. What is the key idea of list 5 (remember/forget/try/stop/regret)?

These verbs always take an infinitive
Gerund vs infinitive can change the meaning
Gerunds are verbs, infinitives are nouns
These verbs always take a gerund

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

GERUNDS & INFINITIVES | WINNING is everything? OR TO WIN is everything?

Which use is hardest for you: gerunds as subjects, “to” for purpose, or verb lists (avoid/manage/ask/start, etc.)? Why?
Make two sentences about your life: one with a gerund as the subject and one with an infinitive showing purpose.
Choose one verb from list 5 (remember/forget/try/stop/regret) and explain the meaning difference with your own examples.
Do you think memorizing lists is an effective way to learn grammar, or do you prefer learning through examples and practice? Explain.