OTRĀ SEMESTRA NOSLĒGUMA TESTI
What makes a good role model? What is infinitive and gerunds?
Infinitives are the base form of a verb, often preceded by to.
For example, to eat, to play, to study.
Gerunds are the -ing form of a verb that functions as a noun.
Gerunds are the -ing form of a verb that functions as a noun.
For example, eating, playing, studying.
Why and When Do We Use Infinitives and Gerunds?
Why and When Do We Use Infinitives and Gerunds?
Infinitives are used:
To express purpose: I go to the gym to exercise.
After certain verbs: Some verbs are followed by an infinitive. Examples include: want, need, hope, decide.
Example: I want to learn English.
After adjectives: It is important to practise regularly.
To express purpose: I go to the gym to exercise.
After certain verbs: Some verbs are followed by an infinitive. Examples include: want, need, hope, decide.
Example: I want to learn English.
After adjectives: It is important to practise regularly.
Gerunds are used:
As the subject of a sentence: Swimming is fun.
After prepositions: She is good at drawing.
After certain verbs: Some verbs are followed by a gerund. Examples include: enjoy, avoid, finish.
Example: I enjoy reading books.
As the subject of a sentence: Swimming is fun.
After prepositions: She is good at drawing.
After certain verbs: Some verbs are followed by a gerund. Examples include: enjoy, avoid, finish.
Example: I enjoy reading books.
How to Form Infinitives and Gerunds?
Infinitive: To form the infinitive, simply add "to" before the base verb.
Example: to play, to read.
Gerund: To form the gerund, take the base verb and add -ing to it.
Example: playing, reading.
Example: playing, reading.
Piemērs:
Infinitives:
I want to travel to Spain.
She hopes to pass the exam.
They decided to start a new project.
I want to travel to Spain.
She hopes to pass the exam.
They decided to start a new project.
Gerunds:
Reading is one of my favourite hobbies.
He enjoys playing football.
They finished cleaning the house.
Reading is one of my favourite hobbies.
He enjoys playing football.
They finished cleaning the house.
Piemērs:
A good role model has many important qualities. First, they show courage by facing their fears and challenges. They also have compassion and care about the suffering of others, helping those in need. Empathy allows them to understand how others feel, making them more relatable. To be a great example, a role model strives for excellence in everything they do. They treat everyone with respect, valuing different opinions and backgrounds. Their honesty means they always tell the truth, which builds trust. A good role model is also generous, sharing their time and resources. They can motivate others, encouraging them to be the best they can be. Self-discipline is important as well, as it helps them stay focused on their goals. Finally, their wisdom comes from their experiences, helping others learn and grow. All these qualities together make a truly inspiring role model.
Word bank:
Courage — [ˈkɜːrɪdʒ] — the ability to confront fear, pain, or adversity, drosme
Example: It takes courage to speak in front of a large audience.
Compassion — [kəmˈpæʃən] — sympathy and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others, līdzjūtība
Example: She showed compassion by helping the homeless man.
Empathy — [ˈɛmpəθi] — the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, empātija
Example: It is important to have empathy for those who are suffering.
Excellence — [ˈɛksələns] — the quality of being outstanding or extremely good, izcilība
Example: The team worked hard to achieve excellence in their project.
Generosity — [ˌdʒɛnəˈrɒsɪti] — the quality of being kind and giving, dāsnums
Example: His generosity made a big difference to the children's charity.
Honesty — [ˈɒnəsti] — the quality of being truthful and sincere, godīgums
Example: Honesty is the best policy when dealing with friends.
Motivate — [ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt] — to provide someone with a reason for doing something, motivēt
Example: The teacher tried to motivate her students to study harder.
Respect — [rɪˈspɛkt] — a feeling or attitude of admiration and regard, cieņa
Example: We should always show respect to our teachers and elders.
Self-discipline — [ˈsɛlfˌdɪsəplɪn] — the ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses, pašdisciplīna
Example: She has the self-discipline to exercise every morning.
Wisdom — [ˈwɪzdəm] — the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment, gudrība
Example: He gained wisdom from his many years of experience.