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Gerund vs infinitive
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Intro
Welcome to this module on gerunds and infinitives! These two grammatical concepts can be confusing for English language learners. Understanding the difference between gerunds and infinitives is important for effective communication. In this module, we will explore the different ways in which they can be used in sentences. So, let's get started!
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Mów teraz
agree to do something
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Mów teraz
I agreed to babysit my nephew tonight.
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Mów teraz
promise to do something
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Mów teraz
She promised to pick us up from the station.
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Mów teraz
hope to do something
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Mów teraz
I hope to see you again next week.
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Powtórz ze słuchu
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Powtórz ze słuchu
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Powtórz ze słuchu
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Powtórz ze słuchu
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Powtórz ze słuchu
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Przetłumacz teraz
Aqui estão alguns exemplos de verbos seguidos pelo infinitivo: concordar em fazer algo
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Przetłumacz teraz
Eu concordei em cuidar do meu sobrinho hoje à noite
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Przetłumacz teraz
prometer fazer algo
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Przetłumacz teraz
Ela prometeu nos buscar na estação
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Przetłumacz teraz
esperar fazer algo
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Przetłumacz teraz
Espero ver você de novo na próxima semana
Frases-chave
make a commitment
fazer um compromisso
give your word
dar a sua palavra
take on a task
assumir uma tarefa
Vocabulário
Frases principais
I hope to see you again next week if you agree to come.
Espero vê-lo novamente na próxima semana se você concordar em vir.
She promised to pick us up from the station after she agreed to help.
Ela prometeu nos buscar na estação depois que concordou em ajudar.
I agreed to babysit my nephew tonight, so I will be busy.
Eu concordei em cuidar do meu sobrinho esta noite, então estarei ocupado.
I need to make a commitment to finish my project on time.
Eu preciso fazer um compromisso para terminar meu projeto a tempo.
When you give your word, people trust you more.
Quando você dá a sua palavra, as pessoas confiam mais em você.
It is important to take on a task only if you can complete it.
É importante assumir uma tarefa apenas se você puder completá-la.
Diálogo prático
Are you free to help me with my homework?
Você está livre para me ajudar com meu dever de casa?
I can help you if you want. I agree to do it.
Posso te ajudar se você quiser. Concordo em fazer isso.
Thank you! I promise to return the favor.
Obrigado! Prometo retribuir o favor.
That sounds great. I hope to finish quickly.
Isso parece ótimo. Espero terminar rápido.
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