Four Corners Unit 12 On Vacation Lesson A

Unit 12 On vacation

Travel preferences

LESSON A

Egypt's Local Food https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orQMuJBR0d0

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Gerund  verb + ing acts like a noun.  gerund may  be the subject of a sentence  appear after some verbs  appear after preposition

Trying local foods is a great way to learn about a culture. Volunteering is a rewarding way to spend a vacation. What is the subject in each sentence? Trying, volunteering  We can use a gerund as the subject of the sentence

I enjoy traveling by bus. I dislike planning the travel details. What is the verb in each sentence? Enjoy, dislike What does the speaker enjoy? Traveling by bus. What does the speaker dislike? Planning the travel details.  We use gerund after certain verbs (enjoy, dislike, prefer, like)

I’m interested in joining the “Eat and Learn” tour. I’m concerned about protecting the environment. What is the speaker interested in? Joining the tour. What is the speaker concerned about? Protecting the environment  We use gerund after  preposition  adjective + preposition (interested in, concerned about, worried about)

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