2019-04-25 Grammar: changing meaning with G and I

Homework: write endings to these sentences
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Honest people shouldn’t tolerate someone else’s cheating.
My English teacher recommends doing the homework at home.
I am considering cooking for myself on weekdays.
 I usually avoid speaking to unknown people.
To be a good soccer player it's necessary to practice playing soccer every day.
I appreciate guests coming to the party.
When I was a child I used to imagine being able to use magic.
To be a good soccer player it's necessary to practice hard.
I usually avoid watching horror films.
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Some verbs have a different meaning if they are followed by the gerund or the infinitive.

In general, the gerund is a real action or an action that happens before the main verb.
	The infinitive is a potential action or an action that happens after the main verb.

I stopped eating fast food. = I used to eat fast food, but then I stopped. Now I don’t eat it any more.
I stopped to eat fast food. = I was doing something else and then I stopped. I ate some fast food.

I went on teaching English. = I was teaching and there was an interruption. I continued teaching.
I went on to teach English. = After one period of my life, I later began to teach English.

I remember locking the door. = I locked the door in the past and I remember that.
I remember to lock the door. = I remember my obligation and then I lock the door.
I forgot locking the door. = I locked the door in the past but then I forgot it.
I forgot to lock the door. = First I forgot my obligation and then I didn’t lock the door.

It was hot, so I tried opening the window. = I opened it, but it didn’t help the problem.
It was hot, so I tried to open the window. = I tried, but I couldn’t open it. (Maybe it was broken.)
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Handout: choose the correct form of the verb to complete each sentence.
Jack remembers to buy eggs at the supermarket because he always takes a list.
Jason stopped playing the piano at six because it was time for dinner.
I certainly didn't forget to ask him the question because he's already given me his answer.
Janice stopped to make a telephone call before she continued with her shopping.
What's the worst thing you regret doing in your life?
Have you ever forgotten to get a present for your wife on your anniversary?
Alan stopped drinking years ago because of a serious liver problem.
I regret to tell you that we are going out of business next month.
	(This means I’m telling you now with this sentence, but I feel bad about it.)
I remember playing football when I was in high school. Unfortunately, I didn't play much during the games.
I don't think I'll ever regret falling in love with my wife. We've been married for over thirty years!
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Discussion topics activity
In a group, pick a topic card and take turns saying one or two sentences about it.