Gerunds and Infinitives

This activity is definitely the most popular I have developed. Here's the interactive version many people have requested! I look forward to your comments to generate a third version :)

Gerunds or Infinitives? - Song Lyrics

Listen to the tracks and complete the lyrics using the correct form of the verb (Gerund or Infinitive).

1. I want (break) free.

2. When I'm home everything seems (be) right.

3. Just try (not worry) you'll see them some day... and stop (cry) your heart out.

4. Do you want (know) a secret? Do you promise (not tell)? ... say the words you long (hear).

5. I can't help (fall) in love with you.

6. Keep (roll).

7. Remember (think) twice.

8. When I learn (fly).

9. How can you complain, if it's the way it's meant (be).

10. I tried my best (feed) her appetite... pretending (feel) the same.

11. One love, we get (share) it.

12. We started (live) in an old house.

13. The tiger's waiting (be) tamed.

14. I don't mind (spend) every day... ask her if she wants (stay) awhile.

15. Trying (keep) up with you.

16. I don't feel like (do) anything, I just want (lay) in my bed. Stop (pick) up my phone.

17. I can't stand (lose) you.

18. Soul starts (spin) again, I can'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).

Creative Writing Prompt

Pick one of the musicians from the lesson. Write a short review of their music. Include three things you enjoy doing while listening to them and three things you plan to do to learn more about them.

The Minion's past

Minions: Past Perfect Discovery

1. Watch & Tick

Before they met Gru, what had happened? (0:00 - 1:00)

Seen dinosaurs
Killed their first master
Met the Pharaoh
Built a world wonder
Been with Napoleon

2. What's the Grammar Rule?

Analyze this sentence:

"Before they met Gru, they had seen the Dinosaurs."

A. What is the tense of the blue verb?

B. What is the tense of the red verb?

C. Which action happened first?

Tip: Use Past Perfect for the "earlier" of two past actions.

3. Practice the Trailer

1. Before they (become) Gru's servants, the minions (serve) Dracula.

2. They (kill) Dracula by the time they (move) to the pole.

3. They (lose) their purpose, that's why Kevin (decide) to set out.

4. They (spend) a lot of time at sea before they (get) to New York.

4. Writing Task

Write about another adventure the Minions had before meeting Gru. Use at least two Past Perfect sentences.

What happens at home while you are away

Level: A1 Kids & Young Teenagers

The Secret Life of Pets

1. Watch the Trailer

Watch the video carefully and pay attention to what the animals do when their owners leave.

2. Ability: Can or Can't?

Complete the sentences about animal abilities using "can" or "can't".

Elephants climb.

Dogs bite.

Snakes run.

Penguins fly.

Monkeys climb.

Horses jump.

Kangaroos walk backwards.

Sharks grow teeth.

Giraffes run.

Octopuses walk.

Flamingos swim.

Spiders climb.

Cats bite.

Birds fly.

Sharks stop moving.

3. Listening: Fill in the Blanks

Watch the scene with Max and Gidget again and complete their conversation.

Gidget: Bye Max.

Max: Hey Gidget.

Gidget: Any plans Gidget?

Max: Yes, big big stuff today Gidget. I've got big . I'm gonna here and I'm gonna for Katie to back.

Gidget: Oh that sounds . Well, I won't interrupt. I've got a very busy day too.

4. Creative Writing: My Secret Pet

Imagine what your pet (or a dream pet) does when you are at school. Write a short story about their secret life!