Gerunds and infinitives - by Peter Snashall - Free Printable

Task Overview:

The task involves sorting the given words into three categories: gerunds, infinitives, and both. After sorting, you need to write five sentences using these words.

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Step 1: Understanding Gerunds and Infinitives

- Gerunds: Verbs ending in `-ing` that function as nouns (e.g., "reading," "swimming").
- Infinitives: The base form of a verb preceded by "to" (e.g., "to read," "to swim").
- Both: Some verbs can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive, but their meaning may change depending on which one is used.

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Step 2: Sorting the Words

#### List of Words:
- suggest, delay, finish, thinking about, want, appear, imagine, risk, wait, start, hate, afford, refuse, choose, stop, practice, forget, decide, waste time, plan, need, promise, try

#### Sorting Criteria:
1. Gerunds: Words that are always followed by a gerund.
2. Infinitives: Words that are always followed by an infinitive.
3. Both: Words that can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive.

#### Sorted Categories:

##### Gerunds:
- suggest
- delay
- finish
- risk
- wait
- start
- hate
- refuse
- stop
- practice
- forget
- decide
- waste time
- plan
- try

##### Infinitives:
- want
- appear
- imagine
- afford
- choose
- need
- promise

##### Both:
- None of the given words fall into this category.

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Step 3: Writing Sentences Using the Words

Here are five sentences using the words from the list:

1. We decided to take a break after finishing our work.
- ("decided" + infinitive, "finishing" + gerund)

2. She suggested visiting the museum for the weekend.
- ("suggested" + gerund)

3. I promised to help him with his homework.
- ("promised" + infinitive)

4. They waited for the bus to arrive at the station.
- ("waited" + gerund)

5. He hated being late for important meetings.
- ("hated" + gerund)

6. She wanted to learn a new language this year.
- ("wanted" + infinitive)

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Final Answer:

#### Sorted Columns:
- Gerunds: suggest, delay, finish, risk, wait, start, hate, refuse, stop, practice, forget, decide, waste time, plan, try
- Infinitives: want, appear, imagine, afford, choose, need, promise
- Both: None

#### Sentences:
1. We decided to take a break after finishing our work.
2. She suggested visiting the museum for the weekend.
3. I promised to help him with his homework.
4. They waited for the bus to arrive at the station.
5. He hated being late for important meetings.
6. She wanted to learn a new language this year.

Final Answer Box:
\boxed{
\text{Gerunds: suggest, delay, finish, risk, wait, start, hate, refuse, stop, practice, forget, decide, waste time, plan, try} \\
\text{Infinitives: want, appear, imagine, afford, choose, need, promise} \\
\text{Both: None}
}