Muallif: Abdukadirova Nasiba Alimjanovna
Social Media & Communication Gerunds and Infinitives (love doing / want to do)
Students explore how social media influences the way people communicate, form relationships, express identity, and access information. They discuss both positive aspects (staying connected, learning, entertainment) and negative effects (addiction, misinformation, privacy issues). The topic helps students reflect on responsible digital behavior and appropriate communication etiquette online.
Grammar Integration (Gerunds & Infinitives):
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Gerunds (verb + -ing) → used after certain verbs to express likes/dislikes, preferences, and general habits.
Example: “I love using Instagram to share photos.” -
Infinitives (to + verb) → used to express plans, intentions, or goals.
Example: “I want to reduce my screen time.”
Patterns:
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Verbs followed by gerunds:
love, like, enjoy, hate, prefer
→ “She enjoys watching videos on TikTok.” -
Verbs followed by infinitives:
want, hope, decide, plan
→ “They decided to create a YouTube channel.”
Application in the Theme:
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Students talk about their social media habits using gerunds.
“I enjoy chatting with friends online.” -
Students express future goals or intentions using infinitives.
“I plan to use social media more responsibly.” -
Students write short reflections or roleplays comparing habits and intentions.https://youtu.be/KaZDD-rG-h8?si=3CxHu8Hlbf7f7Tpv