Example sentences with verbs followed by gerund or full infinitive

                                                          EXAMPLES-to

1. She resolved to report the matter to the hospital's nurses.
2. I yearned to be a movie actor.
3. Some parents hesitate to take these steps because they suspect that their child is exaggerating.
4. Our students can also opt to stay in residence.
5. While many models vow to go back to college, few do.
6. The hijackers are demanding to speak to the representatives of both governments.
7. He had an urge to open a shop of his own.
8. The tanker failed to respond to a command to stop.
9. I did not want to miss out on the fun and that motivated me to get up and go to the party.

                                                       EXAMPLES -ing 

1. I adore listening to rock music.
2. You should keep on trying to take the position of the sales manager.
3. She resents her mother for being so though on her.
4. The doctor suggests taking this medicine for your terrible headache.
5. I detest playing football.
6. I ended up walking in an empty street without knowing where I was.

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Microchips

 For some time now microchips have not only been used in products and pets as in the past years but also on humans. However, a lot of people are still in two minds about whether the use of microchips on humans is safe or not and, moreover, if by getting a microchip implanted under their skin, their right to privacy will be violated. Personally, I am in favor of this new technology. 
 Well, to begin with, microchips provide a fail-safe way of verifying one's identity; therefore, they seem to be more convenient than the usual ID cards. Furthermore, microchips will be implanted, which means that people will not have to worry anymore aboyt forgetting their cards, as they will always have them with them  and there is also no chance of losing them. Another positive point is that, if we introduce microchips as a way of verification, then new technology shall be introduced, as well. For example, automatic security doors could be designed, as keys will no longer be necessary.
  To a certain extent microchips will also help to decrease the rate of crimes, as it will be almost impossible for thieves to commit fraud because each microchip is unique and no copies can be created. Nevertheless, there are some people who believe that the chip could be a health hazard as it will actually be inside us. However, scientists assure us that the chips are a hundred percent safe and nothing can happen to our health or body.
  All in all, an introduction of microchips strikes me as a good idea, since people will no longer worry about cards and the crime rate will be lowered.

Example sentences

Examples with -ing

1. It's no good working so many hours for such a low salary.
2. I recall decorating the Christmas tree with the whole family.
3. John detests listening to classic music.
4. I recommend going to the local museum.
5. Mary caught her brother eating the cake she had made.
6. I imagine travelling to Africa and especially to Egypt.
7. I can't stand people taking my things without asking me.
8. It's not worth giving so much money for this old car.
9. I avoid talking with my friends about my divorce.
10. Jane fancies going to parties.

Examples with to

1. I resolve to turn over a new leaf and forget the past.
2. She threatened to fire me from my work.
3. I manage to buy a car because I finally got the driver's licence.
4. Teachers expect students to learn and become better people.
5. My wish is to relax during the weekend.
6. I pledge to have finished my work by tomorrow.
7. I hope (for) Nick to wash the car.
8. He appears not to be satisfied with his new job.
9. I have neglected to take care of my pet.
10. I pretend to be happy when I have problems.

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES.

• I don't really like vegetables,irrespective of how healthy they are.
• We moved in another house so we had to dispose of some old furniture.
• His intent on buying her a new dress for the party is evident.
• The reporter shed light on the relationship of the two athletes.
• I am accustomed to listening to bad criticism.
• Jane is so dedicated to her work that she doesn't have time to go out with her friends.
• Such an expensive car was it that its price amounted to 1,000,000 dollars.
• The tables of the wedding were adorned with flowers.
• She is so consistent with her work that her boss gave her a promotion.
• I was so preoccupied with the book that I didn't realise the time had passed by.

Gerunds & Infinitives

Gerunds

1. Whenever I see candy, I can't help eating it . 

2.  It's no use forcing yourself into a diet.

3. She didn't recall locking the door.

4. He denied stealing the money.

5. Mary couldn't stand hearing his offensive words.

6. He tried to postpone going to the dentist, as he was afraid of him.

7. She considers going out with him a total waste of time.

8. Being on holidays involves going to the beach every day.

9. He suggested going to the cinema.

10. He resents having to clean up all the mess.

Infinitives

1. No matter how little time he had, he still managed to finish his project on time.

2. The kind young man offered to help the old woman.

3. She seems to be unaware of the consequences.

4. He swore not to tell her secret.

5. The young woman decided to take a year off before going to university.

The prize we earned together!

In Greek: http://markakischool.blogspot.gr/2012/07/20_28.html

In English: THE AWARD OF GOOD DIGITAL TEACHING

Sharing an older post about chip implants

Involuntary chip implants

http://www.cyberwolfman.com/id_chip_implants.htm

Did you know about this aspect of chip implantation? Read the above article and find the section about cases that relate to the title of this post. How do you feel about this? 

Vocabulary notes

                                                                   Useful vocabulary

• lone
• lonesome
• exaggerated
• coroner
• downright
• upright
• susceptible
• deathly
• epidemic deadly=fatal
• incriminating
• ammunition
• honers
• like a storm in a tea cup
• punctually
• barely audible
• indignant
• undignified
• indigent
• indigenous
• rivulets
• remnants
• downsize
• flicker
• timely
• enumerate

                                                Useful words to embellish an essay

1. surely
2. Admittedly
3. gravely
4. Consequently
5. However
6. Nevertheless
7. sharply
8. By contrast
9. in contrast with sth
10. on the contrary
11. Undoubtedly
12. Personally

                                                              Listening

I bet...........I'm pretty certain.

I've got a hunch......I suspect.

I could kick my self....I wish I hadn't done that.

I can't figure out.....I don't understand.

Help yourself.....You can take as much as you like.

You're barking up the wrong tree....You've got the wrong idea.

There are plenty more fish in the sea.....You've got other option.

I hate to say this...... You're not going to like this.

Grammar points we should all remember!

                                                                  Grammar 
have sb do sth
get sb to do sth
make sb do sth
have sth done 
let sb do sth
allow sb to do sth


Future plans 
be going to
present continuous
future continuous


N O    S A S    C O M M C U
(number,opinion,size,age,shape,colour,origin,material,kind,use)


Inversion
Only when she heard his side of the story did she realise how wrong she had been.
No sooner had the accident occurred than I got help.
Hardly\Barely\Scarcely had we gotten to work when our boss asked to see us.
Not only do I not believe you now,but I also think you have never told me the truth.
Little did he realise that he was under police surveillance.
He is not\neither experienced nor does he has the necessary quilifications for such a position.

we use with (and generally prepositions before relative pronouns) with whom and which


if....
as long as
providing
on condition that
only if
supposing


if not
unless
otherwise
Even If
other examples....
If possible
If in doubt
If so
If not
were to
But for
If need be

most of the others
when most means the majority of people we don't use the e.g most people
the most beautiful-> when it is superlative 


a most= formal very
hear\see + bare infinitive

Critical thinking about Global Warming

- What can we do on a personal level to stop or slow down global warming?

Well , if we want to slow down global warming, there are plenty of ways to do it. First of all  if  we want to support those who are against global warming , we should start by using more energy efficient supplies, in order to save energy.For example we should upgrade our old devices with new ones, which guarantee that they are energy efficient. Moreover another good idea is to stop using so much our cars and try going on foot or by bike wherever we want, in order to prevent more emissions to be given off in our atmosphere.