Infinitive And Gerund Story Purpose

FocusChoose to + verb or -ingSay it out loud slowly. Notice each small word, preposition, and ending while you speak.

SET 1Purpose With To2x8

Say why someone acts.

1. I practice to speak better.
2. Alex listens to remember phrases.
3. He writes notes to stay focused.
4. She asks questions to understand more.
5. We meet to practice real English.
6. They repeat lines to build memory.
7. I read stories to learn grammar.
8. He teaches others to help them grow.

SET 2Action As A Thing2x8

Use -ing as an idea.

1. Practicing helps me speak better.
2. Listening helps Alex remember phrases.
3. Writing notes keeps him focused.
4. Asking questions helps her understand.
5. Meeting helps us practice real English.
6. Repeating lines builds memory.
7. Reading stories teaches grammar naturally.
8. Teaching others helps him grow too.

COOL DOWN

Say 2 sentences with to + verb.

Say 2 sentences with -ing as the subject.

Say 1 pair: purpose first, then action as a thing.

Finish when

You can explain why you choose each form.

You do not mix to speaking and speak.

You can switch between purpose and action clearly.