Module 3 | Lesson 3 | Gerund vs Infinitive

Grammar Workout

Intensywny trening gramatyczny z wyjaśnieniami / Intensive Grammar Practice

1. Grammar Explanation: -ing vs to + verb

Gerund to forma czasownika z końcówką -ing, używana jako rzeczownik (np. pływanie). Bezokolicznik to to + podstawowa forma czasownika (np. żeby pływać). Niektóre czasowniki łączą się tylko z jedną z tych form, a inne z obydwiema – zmieniając przy tym znaczenie!

Verb + Form (Czasownik + forma) Meaning (Znaczenie) Example (Przykład)
REMEMBER + -ing Recall a past memory (Wspomnienie) I remember locking the door.
REMEMBER + to Not to forget a duty (Pamiętać o zadaniu) Remember to lock the door!
FORGET + -ing Lost memory (Zapomniane wspomnienie) I’ll never forget meeting you.
FORGET + to Failed to do sth (Nie zrobienie czegoś) She forgot to call him.
TRY + -ing Experiment / Solution (Eksperyment) Try drinking more water.
TRY + to Make an effort (Starać się, wysiłek) He tried to lift the heavy box.
REGRET + -ing Feel sorry about past (Żałować przeszłości) I regret saying that.
REGRET + to Formal bad news (Niestety informuję) We regret to inform you…
👉 Help & Need: Special Rules
Help + (to) do: Pomóc coś zrobić. (She helped me to carry the bags. / She helped me carry the bags.)
Can’t help + -ing: Nie móc się powstrzymać przed czymś. (I can’t help crying when I see this.)

Need to + infinitive: Musieć/potrzebować coś zrobić (aktywne). (I need to clean my room.)
Need + -ing: Wymagać zrobienia (pasywne). (My room needs cleaning. = My room needs to be cleaned.)
Vocabulary

2. Useful Verbs List

English Verb + FormMeaning in ContextPolish
enjoy + -ingI enjoy reading books.lubić / czerpać przyjemność z
avoid + -ingHe avoids making mistakes.unikać
mind + -ingDo you mind opening the window?mieć coś przeciwko
can’t help + -ingI can’t help laughing.nie móc powstrzymać się od
want + toI want to go home.chcieć
decide + toShe decided to leave early.zdecydować się
manage + toWe managed to finish on time.zdołać / dać radę
refuse + toThey refused to sign it.odmówić
need to + infinitiveI need to wash my car.musieć / potrzebować
need + -ingMy car needs washing.wymagać zrobienia (czegoś)
gerund >

Grammar Focus: Help, Need & Tricky Verbs

Krótkie przypomnienie struktur, które zmieniają znaczenie, oraz specjalnych czasowników wymagających uwagi.

Structure (Struktura) Meaning (Znaczenie) Example (Przykład)
HELP + (to) verb Pomóc coś zrobić (aktywne działanie). Opcjonalne “to”. She helped me (to) carry the bags.
CAN’T HELP + -ing Nie móc się powstrzymać przed czymś. I can’t help laughing when I see him.
NEED + to + verb Musieć / potrzebować coś zrobić (wykonawca aktywny). I need to clean my room.
NEED + -ing Wymagać zrobienia (znaczenie pasywne – rzecz wymaga akcji). My room needs cleaning.
👉 Reminder: Remember, Forget, Try, Regret
• -ing form: Wracanie do przeszłości (wspomnienia), żałowanie, albo próbowanie czegoś jako eksperymentu.
• to + verb form: Obowiązki/zadania (pamiętaj, aby to zrobić!), wysiłek/staranie się, lub oficjalne komunikaty.
Exercise 1: Gerund or Infinitive (1-15)

Wpisz odpowiednią formę czasownika: -ing lub to + verb.

1. I remember (lock) the door. I did it twice.
2. Remember (call) your mother tonight.
3. I forgot (buy) milk, so we don’t have any for coffee.
4. I’ll never forget (see) the ocean for the first time.
5. Try (drink) some tea if you can’t sleep. It might help.
6. He tried (lift) the heavy box, but he couldn’t.
7. I regret (say) those angry words. I am so sorry.
8. We regret (inform) you that the train is delayed.
9. Your car is very dirty. It needs (wash).
10. I need (wash) my car today.
11. I can’t help (laugh) at his silly jokes.
12. She helped me (carry) the bags upstairs.
13. I remember (play) here when I was a little kid.
14. Did you remember (feed) the dog before you left?
15. He forgot (lock) the car, and his radio was stolen.
Grammar Workout

Gerund vs Infinitive

Część 2: Dokończenie zadań z czasownikami / Part 2

Exercise 1: Gerund or Infinitive (16-30)
16. She will never forget (meet) her favorite singer.
17. Your laptop froze? Try (turn) it off and on again.
18. They tried (escape), but the door was locked.
19. I regret (not study) harder for the test.
20. The company regrets (announce) that the factory is closing.
21. The windows are a mess. They need (clean).
22. You need (clean) the windows tomorrow.
23. I couldn’t help (smile) when I saw the little puppy.
24. Can you help me (find) my keys?
25. I clearly remember (leave) my keys on the table!
26. Please remember (bring) your passport tomorrow.
27. I forgot (tell) you, but the meeting is cancelled.
28. Have you tried (use) a different password?
29. He tried (open) the jar, but his hands were slippery.
30. The soup needs (season), it has no taste.
B1 Level

Key Word Transformation

Transformacje zdań (Parafrazy) — Część 1 / Paraphrasing Part 1

👉 Instrukcja: Dokończ drugie zdanie tak, aby miało takie samo znaczenie jak pierwsze. Użyj słowa podanego w nawiasie kwadratowym w niezmienionej formie, łącząc je z formą Gerund lub Infinitive.
Exercise 2: Paraphrasing (1-15)
1. I am sorry I didn’t tell you the truth. [REGRET]
I the truth.
2. Don’t forget to lock the door. [REMEMBER]
the door.
3. I don’t remember where I put my glasses. [FORGOT]
I my glasses.
4. Why don’t you drink some water? It might help. [TRY]
some water.
5. I couldn’t stop laughing at the movie. [HELP]
I at the movie.
6. The house requires painting. [NEEDS]
The house .
7. I must paint the house. [NEED]
I the house.
8. I will always remember visiting Paris. [FORGET]
I will Paris.
9. We are sorry to say that the flight is cancelled. [REGRET]
We that the flight is cancelled.
10. He made an effort to climb the wall but failed. [TRIED]
He the wall.
11. She assisted me in finishing the project. [HELPED]
She the project.
12. It’s necessary for you to call him. [NEED]
You him.
13. The plants require watering. [NEED]
The plants .
14. I recall seeing him at the station. [REMEMBER]
I at the station.
15. Make sure you don’t forget to bring the money. [REMEMBER]
the money.
B1 Level

Key Word Transformation

Transformacje zdań i testy wyboru (Zadania z arkusza B1) / Part 2 & Exams

Exercise 2: Paraphrasing (16-30)
16. It’s a pity I sold my car. [REGRET]
I my car.
17. It is essential that she studies more. [NEEDS]
She more.
18. I attempted to open the window, but it was stuck. [TRIED]
I , but it was stuck.
19. Have you considered taking a painkiller? [TRY]
a painkiller.
20. I failed to remember to pay the bill. [FORGOT]
I the bill.
21. I have an unforgettable memory of meeting the president. [FORGET]
I will the president.
22. I can’t resist eating chocolate. [HELP]
I chocolate.
23. My shoes require polishing. [NEED]
My shoes .
24. He must fix the roof. [NEEDS]
He the roof.
25. I am sorry to inform you that you failed. [REGRET]
I you failed.
26. She gave me a hand to cook dinner. [HELPED]
She dinner.
27. I am sorry I didn’t wake up early. [REGRET]
I early.
28. Did you remember to buy bread? [FORGET]
Did you bread?
29. I couldn’t stop smiling. [HELP]
I .
30. The floor is dirty and must be washed. [NEEDS]
The floor .
Exam Practice (Multiple Choice)
Exam Exercise

Wybierz poprawną formę (Z arkusza egzaminacyjnego B1)

1. I remember her for the first time.
2. Please remember your umbrella.
3. I’ll never forget that song.
4. Don’t forget off the lights.
5. Have you tried a warm bath?
6. He tried the jar, but he couldn’t.
7. We regret you that you failed.
8. I regret those mean things.
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