Lessons
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
ここでは不定詞を伴う動詞の例を紹介します：...することに同意する
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Przetłumacz teraz
私は今夜、甥の子守をすることに同意しました
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Przetłumacz teraz
...することを約束する
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Przetłumacz teraz
彼女は駅に私たちを迎えに来ることを約束しました
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Przetłumacz teraz
...することを望む
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Przetłumacz teraz
私は来週また会えることを望んでいます
Key phrases
make a commitment
コミットメントをする
give your word
約束する
take on a task
タスクを引き受ける
Vocabulary
Key sentences
I hope to see you again next week if you agree to come.
来週、来ることに同意してくれたらまた会えることを願っています。
She promised to pick us up from the station after she agreed to help.
彼女は助けることに同意した後、駅まで迎えに来ると約束しました。
I agreed to babysit my nephew tonight, so I will be busy.
今晩、甥の面倒を見ることに同意したので、私は忙しいです。
I need to make a commitment to finish my project on time.
プロジェクトを期限内に終わらせるためにコミットメントをする必要があります。
When you give your word, people trust you more.
約束をすると、人々はあなたをより信頼します。
It is important to take on a task only if you can complete it.
完了できる場合にのみタスクを引き受けることが重要です。
Practical dialogue
Are you free to help me with my homework?
宿題を手伝ってくれる時間はありますか？
I can help you if you want. I agree to do it.
もしよければ手伝えますよ。やることに同意します。
Thank you! I promise to return the favor.
ありがとう！恩返しをすると約束します。
That sounds great. I hope to finish quickly.
それは素晴らしいですね。早く終わることを願っています。
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Dialogue
Test
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