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GERUNDS, INFINITIVES & PARTICIPLES

I prefer to read a book for an hour before sleeping. (Uyumadan önce bir saat kitap okumayı tercih ederim.)
I prefer my son to read a book for an hour before sleeping. (Oğlumun uyumadan önce bir saat kitap okumasını tercih ederim.)
My teacher wants to finish the report by Friday.
My teacher wants Michael to finish the report by Friday.

3. Infinitives after Nouns and Adjectives

Bazı sıfatlardan sonra “infinitive” kullanabiliriz. Video 7.8
Some Adjectives Followed by ‘to Infinitive’
afraid determined motivated
amazed disappointed pleased
anxious eager proud
ashamed fortunate ready
bound happy relieved
careful hesitant sad
(be / appear / look) certain likely sorry
delighted lucky surprised

Max is lucky to have a supportive family.
John was hesitant to try the exotic fruit on the menu.
Bazı isimlerden sonra infinitive kullanabiliriz.
Some Nouns Followed by ‘to Infinitive’
(in)ability effort request
attempt failure right
chance offer scheme
decision opportunity suggestion
demand permission tendency
desire proposal wish
dream refusal way

Mr Johnson’s refusal to sign the contract led to a delay in the project.
My suggestion to take a short break during the meeting was well received by the team.
4. Infinitives after Question Words

Question Words Followed by ‘to Infinitive’
Video 7.9
how where
what who

when whom
*whether

Marianna needs to decide where to place the new furniture in the living room.
The teacher explained how to solve the maths problem step by step.
* Soru sözcükleri ve “whether” ile oluşturulan “noun clause” yapılarını “infinitive” kullanarak kısaltırız. Bu kullanım için
ana cümlenin öznesi ile “infinitive” yapısındaki öznenin aynı olması gerekir.
The team debated whether they would continue the project, which promised high benefits but also contained significant risks.
The team debated whether to continue the project, which promised high benefits but also contained significant risks.

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