Grammar: How Often, Adverbs of Frequency, Know How To, Gerunds & Infinitives
English Grade 8 (Super Goal 2) · Unit 4: Favorite Pastimes · Lesson 4-2 · Term 1
Also known as: How often · Adverbs of frequency · Gerunds and infinitives
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Lesson idea
Ask and answer about frequency; place adverbs of frequency correctly; talk about ability with know how to; use gerunds and infinitives after verbs.
Key points
- Adverbs of frequency come after the verb be and before other verbs: She is always late. / She usually goes shopping.
- Gerund (-ing) after: enjoy, can't stand, dislike, feel like, recommend, suggest, spend time, prefer, like, love, hate.
- Infinitive (to + verb) after: want, hope, would like, would love; like, love, hate, prefer take both.
- A gerund can be the subject: Painting is a relaxing hobby.
Vocabulary
Lesson questions (15)
- "____ do you work out?" – "Twice a week."
Answer: How often - She ____ goes shopping on Thursdays.
Answer: usually - Choose the correct sentence with the verb be:
Answer: He is always busy. - Choose the correct word order:
Answer: I often play football. - "I can't ski." = I ____ how to ski.
Answer: don't know - Sabah takes a shower every day. → Sabah ____ takes a shower.
Answer: always - Saad ____ watches TV. He watches it only once or twice a year.
Answer: seldom - He enjoys ____ in the park.
Answer: skateboarding - I'd like ____ a professional football player one day.
Answer: to be - We hope ____ the cup this year.
Answer: to win - My teammates and I can't stand ____.
Answer: losing - I spend a lot of time ____.
Answer: practicing - Our coach recommends ____ out at the gym.
Answer: working - ____ is a relaxing hobby. (gerund as subject)
Answer: Painting - She likes ____ in her free time.
Answer: to cook
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Questions about this lesson
How do we ask with How often?
How often do you work out? The answer: Twice a week or usually.
What does know how to mean?
It means to be able to do something: I know how to swim. A base verb follows it.
What is the difference between a gerund and an infinitive?
A gerund is a verb + ing, as in I enjoy swimming. An infinitive is to + verb, as in I want to swim.
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