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- Exam: PET
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SUPPORT DOCUMENTS - CONCEPTS: TO SWIM, SWIMMING.
Instructions
Complete the sentences by dragging and dropping, or typing the correct word, or its corresponding letter, into the answer box.
Once all the sentences have been completed, click on CHECK to identify mistakes.
If the word chosen is correct, it will show in green.
If the word chosen is not correct, it will show in red, and when that happens, try another word and press the CHECK button again until all the answers show in green.
TO SWIM - SWIMMING
Theory:
TO SWIM refers only to the action of swimming, but SWIMMING can refer to the action and the concept.
EXAMPLE:
I like TO SWIM in the morning.( I physically get in the water and swim.)
I like SWIMMING in the morning. (I physically get in the water and swim.)
I like watching SWIMMING on television. ( I don't get in the water, because what I enjoy is the sport of SWIMMING, a noun, not the verb TO SWIM.)
Some verbs only accept the form TO SWIM.
EXAMPLE:
I want TO SWIM.
I want SWIMMING is incorrect.
Some verbs only accept the form SWIMMING.
EXAMPLE:
I enjoy SWIMMING.
I enjoy TO SWIM is incorrect.
Some verbs accept both forms.
EXAMPLE:
I like TO SWIM.
I like SWIMMING.
These constructions are common in transformation exercises.
Exercises:
I try (1) everyday.I like (2) everyday.
I need (3) everyday.
(4) helps you relax.
Possible answers:
- A) reading
- B) to read