Lesson 1 – Step 5 – Class material

Goal

It’s time for your class. Your teacher will guide you through this content so you can make the most of it. Keep this page open during your virtual lesson.

1. How much do you remember? Answer the questions.

• Do you remember the four verbs related to the eyes? What’s the difference between them?
• And the three related to the ears?
• What is a gerund? How do you form gerunds?

2. Name these activities. Do you like doing them? Are there any that you dislike or hate?

3.   Complete the sentences with a verb from the list in gerund form.

1. Something I really love is _________ in the sea.
2. ___________ children is very difficult, but a lot of fun.
3. My cousin spends hours _______ her friends.
4. I hate ___________ the answer when the teacher asks a question.
5. Planes are faster, but ___________ by train is usually cheaper.
6. I can go on ____________ board games for hours.
7. It’s really hard to play an instrument well without __________ every day.
8. Jane is really good at __________ names.

4.   Put the verbs in the correct form. Use infinitives with to or gerunds.

1. __________ Pilates is good for your body. (do)
2. I hate _________ early during the winter. (get up)
3. They offered ___________ for dinner. (pay)
4. I don’t like sweeping, but I don’t mind __________ the washing-up. (do)
5. I think I’ll walk. It’s too expensive _________. (park)
6. I don’t think it’s stopped  ___________ yet. (rain)
7. He’s not very good at  ___________ directions. (give)
8. My son finally decided ____________ medicine. (study)

5. What are your pet peeves? What are some other common pet peeves? Discuss.

Extra. Watch the video. What pet peeves do they mention?