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GERUNDS & INFINITIVES

3. Infinitives after Nouns and Adjectives
Bazı sıfatlardan sonra “infinitive” kullanılabilir.

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

▪ Terry was surprised to learn that he was accepted for the position he had applied for.
▪ The research assistant is happy to finish her article before the deadline because she will be busy with
experiments next week. Video 10.8
▪ I am sorry to inform you that your application for the scholarship has been declined by the institution.
Bazı isimlerden sonra “infinitive” kullanılabilir.
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
▪ Chameleons have the ability to change their colour in order to stabilise their body temperatures.
▪ Today’s parents have a tendency to develop close relationships with their children by providing love, support, and
approval.
▪ Every child has the right to access food, clothing, and a safe place to live in order to develop in the best possible
way.
4. Infinitives after Question Words

Wh-Question Words Followed by ‘to Infinitive’

how what when where who whom *whether
▪ Most parents don’t know how to react when their children misbehave at home.
▪ There are thousands of websites giving suggestions about where to go on holiday.
▪ All students should be trained about what to do in case of an emergency at school. Video 10.9

Soru sözcükleri ve “whether” ile oluşturulan “noun clause” yapıları “infinitive” kullanarak kısaltılır. Bu kullanım
için ana cümlenin öznesi ile “infinitive” yapısındaki öznelerin aynı olması gerekir.
▪ Since both fields are my areas of interest, I cannot decide whether to choose philosophy or history as a major.

▪ After the cabinet meeting, the officials will announce whether to adopt a new agricultural policy or stick to the last
one.
Bir soru kelimesi olan “why”, “to infinitive” almaz. Fiil yalın halde kullanılır.

▪ Why spend a fortune on a jacket just because it is branded?
▪ Why not enjoy the good weather at the beach instead of spending our time at home playing computer games?

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