Verb + to infinitive vs. verb + -ing
English Grade 4 (Top Goal 1) · Unit 5: Outdoor Fun · Lesson 2 · Term 2
Also known as: to infinitive and gerund
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Lesson questions (13)
- I decided ____ to the countryside.
Answer: to go - We went ____ around the lake.
Answer: walking - I want ____ the waterfall.
Answer: to see - She enjoys ____ in the forest.
Answer: walking - They went ____ in the lake.
Answer: swimming - He forgot ____ his camera.
Answer: to bring - We like ____ games outside.
Answer: playing - I need ____ some water.
Answer: to drink - Let's go ____ in the mountains.
Answer: climbing - She tried ____ the snail.
Answer: to catch - After "want", "decide" and "need" we use ____.
Answer: to + verb - After "go" for activities we use ____.
Answer: verb + ing - He finished ____ his lunch.
Answer: eating
About this lesson
“Verb + to infinitive vs. verb + -ing” is from English Grade 4 (Top Goal 1) (Unit 5: Outdoor Fun) and has 13 questions with answers. Sample questions: “I decided ____ to the countryside.” and “We went ____ around the lake.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: to go · walking · to see · swimming · to bring · playing · to drink · climbing · to catch · to + verb
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
Which verbs are followed by to + verb?
Verbs such as decide, want and hope: I decided to go.
Which verbs are followed by ing?
Verbs such as enjoy and go: We went walking.
How do I know which to use?
We learn each verb together with what follows it, such as want to and enjoy ing.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Complete the sentence, Match Up, Matching pairs and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.