Write 2-3 sentences about each topic, based on your own experience. Use infinitive or gerunds structures.
1. something you stopped doing since you came to the US
2. an activity you stopped in order to come to the US
3. something you remember doing when you were a child
4. something you didn't remember to do yesterday
5. something you are reluctant to do
6. something you have always been afraid to do
7. something you feel is wrong for people to do
8. something you expected to have happened before now
9. a quality that you feel is important to have
10. something that you are happy to have experienced
11. something that you are not happy to have done
1. I stopped riding motorbike since I came to the US
ReplyDeleteI stopped running in the morning since I came to the US
2. I stopped working in the company to come to the US
I stopped playing soccer to learn English in order to to come to the US
3. I remember going to sleep early when I were a child
I remember riding around the city when I were a child
4 I did not remember to lock the door yesterday
I did not remember to call back my sister yesterday
5. I am reluctant to go home late today
I am reluctant to cook the dinner
6. I have always been afraid to catch a snake
I have always been afraid to see people crying
7. I think smoking is wrong to do in the public
I feel cheating is wrong to do in the test
8. I expected to have learned Spanish
I expected to have spend more time with my sister.
9. I feel honesty is important to have in life
I think friendship is important to take care
10. I am happy to have learned Japanese
I am happy to have built my house
11. I regret to have told you the truth
I regret to have sent you that letter
1- I stopped smoking when I came to the US
DeleteI stopped fighting with my brothers when I came to the US
2- I used to play soccer with my home team in my country .
I used to hangout with my friends every weekend.
3- I remember my mom putting me in my bed when I tried to sleep on the sofa.
I remember me fighting with my brother to get the last piece of pizza
4- I didn't remember to make a payment for my phone.
I didn't remember to lock the door of my apartment.
5- I am reluctant to do my homework
I am reluctant to go to the gym today
6- I have always been afraid of being with a dog.
I have always been afraid of carrying a child.
7- bribing is wrong for us to do
staying up all the night makes us feel tired
8- I expected my roommate to have cooked the dinner.
I expected my mom to have missed me.
9- being responsible is one of the most important qualities we should have nowadays.
optimistic is important to be motivated.
10- I am happy to have played with my home team in my country.
I am happy to have got you all.
11- I regret leaving the class without participating.
I am disappointed with myself for not doing the homework on time.
2. try again
Delete3B. LOL
9. optimism
10B. ?
11. I regret HAVING LEFT
1. I stopped having a boyfriend since i came to the U.S. Moreover, I stopped thinking about new boyfriend since i came to the U.S.
ReplyDelete2. I stopped going outside at midnight in order to come to the U.S.
I stopped talking with a stranger person in order to come to the U.S.
3. I remember riding bicycle by myself when I was a child.
I remember reading a Egyptian queen story when i was a child.
4. I didn't remember to do the homework yesterday.
I didn't remember to return the book which i borrow in library yesterday.
5. I'm reluctant to clean the kitchen.
I'm reluctant to wash my clothes.
6. I have always been afraid to catch mouse.
I have always been afraid to have a accident car again.
7. I think that using cell phone is wrong for us in class.
I think that drinking alcohol is wrong for us.
8. I expect to have learnt how to cook in Vietnam from my mother.
I expect to have learnt how to fight a man if they try to stole my bag.
9. Loyal is important to keep relationship of a couple.
Honestly is important to retain friendship.
10. I'm happy to have learnt new cultures in the world since i studied at the LCC.
I'm happy to have met a lot of friends from many countries in the world in the U.S.
11. I regret missing class last Thursday.
I regret giving a gift to you for your birthday.
2. incorrect
Delete6. I am afraid to have another car accident.
8. Try again
19. learned
good (but fix the ones that say try again)
1. I stopped playing piano since I came to the U.S. as a result of the shortage of time.
ReplyDeleteSince I came to the U.S., I have not read books in my own language.
2. when I was a child, I used to fall on the floor a lot.
when I was a child, I always played with my neighbors in the backyard.
3. I forgot to go to the gym yesterday.
I did not remember to lock my apartment after I walked out yesterday.
4. I am reluctant to discuss my personal affairs with strangers.
I am reluctant to discuss my own religious beliefs with a narrow-minded person.
5. I am afraid of losing my family.
I am afraid of not achieving my goal.
6. I think it is wrong for people to treat each others by their race or religious beliefs.
I think it is wrong for people to think that Islam is what ISIS is doing.
7. I expected my friend to have brought the milk with him.
I expected him to have done the homework.
8. It is crucial to know how to deal with people.
It is very important to know the other cultures beside yours.
9. I am happy that I have lived in the U.S. for a year.
I am happy that I travelled to New York in the Spring break.
10. I am not happy that University of Miami does not have my major.
I am not happy that I could not call my mother today.
2. try again
Delete6. according to their religious beliefs
9. try again with a past infinitive
10. try again
Your sentences are thoughtful and intelligent.
1. I stop playing golf since I came to the U.S.
ReplyDeleteI stop teaching golf since I came to the U.S.
I stop teasing my girlfriend since I came to the U.S.
2. I stopped hanging out with my friend to study in order to come to the U.S.
I stopped Playing band to come to the U.S.
3. I remember doing practical Joke to my younger cousin.
I remember being punished by my mom when I was a kid.
4. I didn't remember to do my homework today. ( I'm sorry)
I didn't remember to feed my cat before leaving home.
5. I am reluctant to wash dishes fo my roommate.
I was reluctant to cut my hair, but my mom forced me so.
6. I have always been afraid of being given a B in listening grade at the end of semester.
I have always been afraid of playing american football with american, I have to contact with hospital afterward.
7. I feel smoking in public space is wrong for people to do.
I feel getting married is wrong for people to do.
8. I expected to have been married with the most beatiful actress in Taiwan before.
I ecpected to have traveled to over 20 countries before.
9. Patient is a really important quality for people to have.
Having passion is relatively important for every one.
10. I am happy to have found the true love.
I am happy to have played golf with former Taiwan president.
11. I am not happy to have broken up with my first girl friend.
I am not happy to have not studied English hard before.
Why ignore me ???????
Delete1. Try again
Delete2. to study in order to come???
3. playing a practical joke on my cousin
5. forced me to do so
6. you have to conquer your fear ;)
9. patience or passion?
good past infinitives (10 and 11)
1. I stopped riding bicycle since I came to the US. Riding a bicycle around the park or my neighborhood used to be one of my favorite hobbies.
ReplyDeleteSince coming to the US, I also stopped playing badminton which is one of the most popular sports in Vietnam
2. I stopped working at a bank in order to come to the US.
I stopped being a little girl of mama and papa in order to come to the US
3. I remembered learning how to cook the first time when I was 6 years old.
I remembered having a peaceful childhood with my family and my friends in our village.
4. I didn’t remember to finish my homework yesterday since I just remembered about the lovely guy next door.
A thief entered my house since I didn’t remember to lock the door yesterday.
5. I’m reluctant to do this homework :)
I’m reluctant to marry a man who doesn’t know how to wash the dishes and put the clothes in right place.
6. I have always been afraid to be seen that I’m afraid.
I have always been afraid to be deceived by the one who I care and love a lot.
7. It’s totally wrong for husbands to cheat their wives, and they need to be sent to a desert island to live alone.
It’s wrong for boys to seat on the couch, play video games all the time whether their mothers ask for their helping or not.
8. I expected to have married a handsome man and had 5 lovely kids before this moment, but now I expect to marry a rich man and have 5 lovely houses. :)
I expected to have spent more time with my mother because I lived far from her since I was 15, and now I still expect that.
9. It’s important for me to be honesty because if you have it, you will have a key tool to protect all your relationships.
The fact that people should have a little bit sense of humor is important since life will be boring and tedious if we don’t laugh or don’t know how to laugh.
10. I’m happy to have been in the US.
I’m happy to have taken care all of my 9 nephews and nieces since I can prepare a lot of experience to take care my own kids in the future if that day happens.
11. I regret to have told you that you looked very nice in that dress.
I regret to have cooked that deadly dish and forced you to eat. Now, the police think that I tried to kill you.
2B. :(
Delete3. remember
5A. no you're not :)
5B. you should be
6. nice!
7. cheat on... agreed :)
8. LOL
9. honest
9B. AGREED!
10. but you're still here
are you still taking care of them? If so, then don't use the past infinitive.
11. I regret having told you (because I already told you--gerund)
I regret having cooked (because I already cooked it--gerund)
3. I remembered having learned how to cook the first time when I was 6 years old.
Delete10. In Fall 2015 semester, i'll tell my new classmates that I'm happy to have had a very lovely grammar teacher in summer. :)
11. Thank you for correcting my mistakes. (I don't have to fixed because you fixed already)
3. When did you remember it?
Delete10. PERFECT
11. I don't have to fix it
I appreciate YOUR HAVING CHECKED my responses and HAVING FIXED your answers. I am very happy to help students who enjoy BEING HELPED and who are eager TO LEARN :)
1. I stopped to read Law books since I arrived in the U.S.
ReplyDeleteI stopped reading Law books since I came to the United States.
2. I stopped to attend my university in Brazil in order to come to the United States.
I stopped attending my university in Rio de Janeiro in order to come to Houston.
3. I remember playing chess with my uncle a lot when I was a child.
I remember enjoying school so much when I was younger.
4. I did not remember to do my laundry yesterday.
I did not remember to call my mother yesterday.
5. I am reluctant to accept the end of the Game of Thrones.
I am reluctant to tell my mother what I have been doing all these years.
6. I have always been afraid to hike.
I have always been afraid to fail in school.
7. I feel that bribing is something that is wrong to do.
I believe that telling lies is not correct.
8. I expected to have been rich by this time.
I expected to have spent all the money I should have won from the lottery by this time as well.
9. I feel that patience is an important quality to pursue.
I feel that loyalty is a value everybody should have.
10. I am happy to have visited many different countries.
I am happy to have met my boyfriend.
11. I am unhappy that I make my family miss me.
I am not happy that I have not learned English very well before.
1A. incorrect
Delete2A. incorrect
8. Me too!
Good past gerunds and infinitives
1. I used to be a big fan of Korean drama. However, since coming to the US, I stopped watching Korean drama.
ReplyDeleteI stopped partying till late at the weekend.
2. I love flower. I have learned the art of flower arrangement; however, I stop to practice this kind of art.
I stopped to work to go study abroad.
3. I remember eating grass when I was a kid because mom said vegetable was good.
I remember flying kites with my cousin near a river.
4. I forget to lock the door, so my dog sneaked into my room and got a good sleep in my comfortable bed.
I forgot to return the book that I had borrowed from the library.
5. I am reluctant to speak in front of the crowd.
I was reluctant to eat whatever my boyfriend cooked, but I pretended that I loved them because I didn’t want to see his sad face.
6. I am afraid of losing myself.
I am afraid of failing the exam.
7. It is wrong to judge people based on their appearance.
It is wrong to think that money can buy love.
8. I expected my computer to have been fixed.
I expected Tina to have finished her art project.
9.It is important to be honest and hardworking in order to success.
It is important to choose something that your heart truly desire.
10.I am happy to have worked with my adorable students.
I am happy to have been invited to the party.
11. I regret forgetting Tina’s birthday.
I regret not telling him that I love him before going abroad.
2. try again
Delete4. forgot
5B. nice
9. succeed
NICE WORK, NHI, KNEE, NEE, NI
I used to work as a nursery teacher; however, I stopped to work in order to go abroad.
DeleteYou stopped working (entirely) in order to go abroad.
Delete1- I stopped reading books in Portuguese since I came to the U.S.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to visit Angola before coming to the U.S.
2- I stopped attending short courses during my vacations to come to the U.S.
I stopped helping my boyfriend taking care of his siblings.
3- I remember putting a towel in my head to pretend that it was my hair.
When I was a child I tried to learn how to swim.
4- I didn't remember to go to the bank yesterday.
I forgot to bring snacks to the class yesterday.
5- I am reluctant to admit that the time doesn't wait for anybody.
I am reluctant to go to bed early because I have lots of homework to do.
6- I have always been afraid of a falling airplane.
I have always been afraid about loosing my parents.
7- I think that telling lies about others is awful.
I feel that is wrong to leave little kids by themselves.
8- I expected to have more work experience that I have now.
I expected to speak English very well.
9- I feel that is important to have faith in God.
I feel that being honest is one of the most important things for a human being.
10- I am happy to have moved to U.S.
I am happy to let my parents be proud of me.
11- I am not happy about being late for school sometimes.
I am not happy to be so far away from my family, friends, and boyfriend.
2. I stopped helping him take care of his siblings.
Delete6B. afraid of losing
7B. ...it is wrong...
9A. it is important
11. Try again.
7b and 9a are stupid mistakes lol. I am sorry Holly.
Delete11- I am not happy that I am late for school sometimes.
I regret not having studied harder for my test about gerunds and infinitives :(
That last sentence is level 7, just wonderful!
DeleteI am happy TO HAVE TAUGHT you this lesson :)
And I know that you are happy TO HAVE BEEN TAUGHT this lesson (past passive infinitive WOW)
1. Since coming to the US, I stopped spending a lot of time to hang out with my friends.
ReplyDeleteMy cousin in the U.S loves cooking; hence, since coming here, I stopped cooking my favorite food because
I have no chance to do it. :(
2. To arrive the U.S on time, I had to stop doing my job suddenly.
I stopped attending my yoga class for going to the U.S.
3. I remember going around my town every afternoon hand in hand with my grandmother when I was six.
I remember sharing a lot of childhood memory with my neighbor friend when I was a child. Unfortunately, I
lost her contact and I can't meet her anymore.
4. I forgot to call my mother.
I forgot to pay my phone bill on time.
5. I am reluctant to do housework.
I don't like waking up early, so I am so reluctant to leave my bed at 5.30 am every morning.
6. I'm afraid of going outside alone after 11.00pm
I'm afraid of losing my confidence.
7. It's really wrong for McKayla to blame her sister for this mistake.
It's wrong to give up your passion due to some obstacles.
8. I expected to visit more states in the US than I did.
I expected my sister to study hard.
9. It's important to have a real friend who can understand you without asking questions.
It's important to be a responsible student.
10. I'm so happy to work with two nice teachers this semester.
I'm happy to spend my free time driving around my small city.
11. I'm not comfortable to work with childish people.
I'm not happy to drive under the heavy rain.
1A. I stopped spending time HANGING out with friends.
Delete1B. It sounds like a good problem to have!
2. For going? NO NO NO!
3. I lost contact with her...
7B. Nice!
11A. ...not comfortable WORKING
10 and 11: You need to use a PAST INFINITIVE. Try again.
1. I stopped calling one of my friend since I came to the U.S
ReplyDeleteI stopped using my mother language since i came to the U.S
2.I stopped playing soccer since I came here.
I stopped using photoshop since I came here.
3. I remember driving my car without asking my dad's permission
I remember making fun of my brother after class
4.I didn't remember to call my leasing office yesterday.
I did not remember to send my research paper on time yesterday.
5. I am reluctant to give my debit card number to everyone.
I am reluctant to open my door after midnight.
6. I have always been afraid to be chased by lizard.
I have always been afraid to lose my eyes during a fight.
7. I think doing smoking is bad for brain.
Drifting is wrong because you can lose your life.
8. I expected to have get my master degree before this time.
I expected to have complete my English before now.
9. being brave is the quality that i feel everybody should have.
honesty is also another important quality that we should have.
10.I am happy to have learned how to speak English.
I am happy to be capable to speak more than two languages
11. I regret having gave my friend my new car
I regret having married this girl.
!) i stopped kickboxing since i came to the USA
ReplyDeletei stopped practicing kickboxing since i came to the USA
2) I stopped going to cross fit every day
Since I came to the US I do corssfit Mondays and Fridays.
3) When i was a child i liked to mount bike every day
Since i grow up i stopped biking.
4) i do not remember putting the trash away yesterday.
i had forgotten the trash yesterday.
5) I’m reluctant to wash the dishes
I’m reluctant washing the dishes
6) I’m always be afraid of the finals exams
I’m always afraid of doing the finals exams
7) Is bad for the people doing drugs
Since the people start doing drugs the rate of violence on the USA increase
8) i expected that she fall
i was expecting that she would fall
9) Writing is a quality that we all should have
We all should write like Steph hawking
10) I’m happy to be experienced in Spanish
Spanish is my experiences language
11) I’m not happy of my first semester in the lcc
I’m not happy of the beginning of the semester.
1- I stopped staying out at night since i came to the U.S.
ReplyDelete- I stopped eating chicken since I came to the U.S.
2-To come to the U.S, I stopped wasting money.
-To travel to the U.S, I stopped applying for a job.
3- I used to sleep over in my grandparents' home when i was a child.
- I enjoyed playing with my neighbor's kids when I was a child.
4- I did not remember to wash up my car yesterday.
- I forgot to call my dad yesterday.
5- I am reluctant to apply for another university.
- I am reluctant to stay in the U.S after I graduate.
6-I have always been afraid to invest my money.
-I have constantly afraid to let my day pass with out hearing my mother's voice.
7- I feel it is wrong for people to jude other by their appearances.
- I feel it is wrong for people to underestimate their peers.
8- I had expected to be in the university right now.
- I have expected my friends to call me time to time.
9- Respecting others is the most important quality to have.
- Working hard is one of the qualities that lead to success.
10- I am happy to be one of Ms.holly"s students.
- I am so happy to have the opportunity to study abroad.
11- I am not happy with breaking up with my x-girlfrind.
- I am not satisfied with my language ability.
1. I stopped drinking beers since I came to the U.S.
ReplyDeleteI stopped going to swimming since I came to the U.S.
2. I stopped cooking in order to come to the U.S.
I stopped playing my video games in order to come to the U.S.
3. I remember learning how to ride a bicycle when I was a child.
I remember studying how to play table tennis when I was a child.
4. I did not remember to wash my car yesterday.
I did not remember to finish my homework yesterday.
5. I am reluctant to sleep late.
I am reluctant to get up early.
6. I have always been afraid to get an F.
I have always been afraid to be alone.
7. I feel is wrong for people to rob a bank.
I feel is wrong for people to be late for meeting.
8. I expected to have passed my TOEFL.
I expected to have learned how to play tennis.
9. I feel honesty is important to have in the exam.
I feel leadership is important to have in a company.
10. I am happy to have learned how to swim.
I am happy to have told you the truth.
11. I am not happy to have told you the truth.
I am not happy to have finished my dinner.
1. something you stopped doing since you came to the US
ReplyDelete- I stopped staying up late at night since I came to the US.
- I stopped being a vegetarian since I came to the US.
2. an activity you stopped in order to come to the US
- I stopped working as a tour guide in order to come to the US.
- I stopped going out so often so that I could have enough time to prepare all my paperwork in order to come to the US
3. something you remember doing when you were a child
- When I was a child, I remember catching fish at the stream nearby our house with my cousins every weekend.
- I also remember my dad riding us around the village with our old motorcycle. He still keeps it until now.
4. something you didn't remember to do yesterday
- I forgot to turn off the AC when I left home yesterday.
- I forgot to call my mom when I got home.
5. something you are reluctant to do
- I am reluctant to cook for people that I don’t like
- I am reluctant to wake up early on weekend.
6. something you have always been afraid to do
- I have always been afraid to stay at home alone.
- I have always been afraid to drive a car in Houston
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7. something you feel is wrong for people to do
- I feel it is wrong for people to gossip about other’s problems.
- I feel it is wrong for people to let their kids play in the park alone without watching them.
8. something you expected to have happened before now
- I expected to get my driving license after 2 months in the US. But It’s been almost 3 months and I only got my permit.
- I expected to finish my personal statement for the application, but I haven’t really done anything yet.
9. a quality that you feel is important to have
- I think it is important to be honest.
- It is also important to be a caring person.
10. something that you are happy to have experienced
- I am happy to have traveled to Burma.
- I am happy to have met a lot of people on my tours.
11. something that you are not happy to have done
- I am sad for not have spent enough time with my family before leaving to the US.
- I am unhappy to have cheated on my exam once when I was at high school. My teacher was very disappointed about me.
1. It is important to not waste your time checking your Facebook every 5 minutes in class
ReplyDelete• It is important that you do not waste your time checking your Facebook every 5 minutes in class.
2. It is crucial to be motivated to study harder even when you get poor grades
• Being motivated to study harder even when you get poor grades is crucial
• That you motivate yourself to study harder even when you get poor grades is crucial.
3. It is essential to go over all what you have studied in the semester before the final test.
• Going over what you have studied in this semester before the final test is essential
• To go over what you have studied in this semester before the final test is essential
1. something you stopped doing since you came to the US
2. an activity you stopped in order to come to the US
3. something you remember doing when you were a child
4. something you didn't remember to do yesterday
5. something you are reluctant to do
6. something you have always been afraid to do
7. something you feel is wrong for people to do
8. something you expected to have happened before now
9. a quality that you feel is important to have
10. something that you are happy to have experienced
11. something that you are not happy to have done
1. I stopped eating dolma (tradition dish) since I came to the US.
I stopped washing backyard since I came to the US.
2. I stopped working in the University of Kirkuk so in order to come to US.
I stopped hanging out with my friend to learn English in order to come to US.
3. I remember going on the roof of our house with my sister every day before sunset when I was a child
I remember escaping from school on my first day in first grade.
4. I didn’t remember to clean my apartment yesterday.
I didn’t remember to do the laundry yesterday
5. I am reluctant to deal with chaos situation
I am reluctant to organize all the mess that my husband and my kids made in home.
6. I have always been afraid of disappointing people who I love
I have always been afraid of high places
7. I feel it is wrong for people to gossip about other people
I feel it is wrong for people to be judgmental.
8. I have expected to get married at age of 27 but I got married at age of 23
I have expected to find a dentist and get over my toothache but I am still on pain killer pills.
9. It is important for people to be honest
It is important for people to be kind
10. I am happy having seen my mother
11. I am happy being taught English by teacher Greg in level 5
12. I am unhappy to have not seen my sister before leaving Iraq.
I am unhappy to have forgotten my sister’s birthday.