Monday, July 22, 2013

Grammar #24: Gerunds and Infinitives

Imagine that you want to meet someone online to date. Write a profile of yourself that will be both honest (or not!) and make you attractive to the one you're trying to meet (or not!). I recommend going to the following website to get some information on how to write a profile.

http://www.ivillage.com/how-write-effective-online-profile-examples/4-a-284134

Please include some or all of the following expressions. Please feel free to modify your gerunds and infinitives with negatives, possessives, and passive voice.

satisfied with
can't stand
involved in
interested in
excited about
good at...
turned off by
It's enjoyable/fun/wonderful/amazing... for me...
For me, it's boring/difficult/easy/challenging...
I like/dislike
I enjoy
I hate

80 comments:

  1. Hi This is Ahmed, I'm not good at talk about myself.therefore, the personal information will not be involved :). All I can say is I enjoy your company

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  2. Hello, I am Alina. It's been pleasure for me to meeting you. I am interested in reading books and watching TV shows. I am excited about knowing you well. I am good at cooking. It's enjoyable for me spending time with you. I can't stand when somebody lies. I enjoy listening to music.:) (some of them might not be true)

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  3. My name is Zara, I am from Russia. I considered myself like a person who enjoy spending time with my friends. I also like to play tennis because I think it is a good sport to reaffirm my legs. I am excited about learning English because I am to move to USA. So, the man that I want to meet should have to be from America. For me it's boring a guy who doesn't have any initiative to do something like go to eat, to the cinema, etc. I am satisfied with a man who is bland, white, blue eyes and responsible with his life.

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    1. ..I am going to move to USA...

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    2. My name is Zara, I am from Russia. I considered myself like a person who enjoy spending time with my friends. I also like to play tennis because I think it is a good sport to reaffirm my legs. I am excited about learning English because I am going to move to USA. So, the man that I want to meet should be from North America. For me it's boring a guy who doesn't have any initiative to do something like go to eat, to the cinema, etc. I am satisfied with a man who is blond, white, blue eyes and responsible with his life.

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    3. 1. "For me it's boring a guy who doesn't have any initiative..."
      What is the subject of this sentence?

      2. like go to eat

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  4. Monday is terrible, it is zombie day. I can't stand not to understand lecture on Monday. I want to get involved in what she talking. I am interested in grammar class, but I can satisfied with my Z-virus. I hate Z Monday. I need some high caffeine drink like red cow or hamster. Would like see me with high caffeine drink now?

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  5. I'm satisfied with my improvement in English ,but I can't stand coming to school everyday . I like to be involved in sporting events also I'm more interested in soccer. There is a soccer game soon I'm exited about going to the stadium . I'm not that good at playing soccer but I enjoy watching the matches. It is amazing for me to encourage my neighborhood club. I hate the problem which was caused by the management of the team that they have sold most of the best players.

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  6. My name is Jlisi, I'm from La Cueva del Guacharo. I'm interested in a hot and beautiful girl who want to have a great time with me. I enjoy going to the beach, playing tennis, and watching movies. For me it's boring to be at home doing anything. I like to have fun with my friends. I dislike to study, and I love drinking beers. You'll be amazed with me, call me;)

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    1. You dislike studying? I'm hot and beautiful but I'm also smart and interested in learning, so I guess you're not for me.

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  7. Im Ahmed, and single . I like to be involved in concerts.Im also interested in sports, and excited abound doing outdoor activities. Im good at cooking and I Enjoy sunny weather.

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    1. You're Ahmed AND single? Wow.

      What do you mean you like to be involved in concerts? Do you play an instrument or do you sing?

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  8. Hi, this is Jenny, and nice to meet you. I am interested in reading books, and I also like to watch movies. I like to eat different kind of food; as a result, I am good at cooking. It is boring for me to study hard every day; therefore, I enjoy traveling with my family and friends when I have free time, so what about you?

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    1. Jenny,
      I like to eat different kinds of food but that doesn't make me good at cooking. Maybe you can teach me.

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  9. I'm 23 years old who is still young, and I am very single, so I will give some of my characteristics. I satisfied with the girl who is under my age, and shorter than me. I enjoy playing soccer and swimming. I hate basketball and baseball. Also, I am food at math and chemistry.

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    1. What do you mean 23 years old who is still young? Do you think that 23 years old is old?

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  10. My name is doheyan, I like hot weather and rain also, I'm involved to read every night for an hour. I'm always satisfied with my destiny and try to do what should I do first. I hate being ignore most of times and also I enjoy playing video games for along time, its wonderful to be a good person for me its my goal. for me its boring to travel every year to the same place because ill not be excited to the same places every trip.

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  11. Everything started with Hollywood movies. I was excited about coming the America then I came here but I was not satisfied with situation that I have. After a while I involved in LCC. It was enjoyable for me. However, things were changed quickly and became challenging. I did many things in order to relax. Especially, kickboxing because I was good at kickboxing. I enjoyed when I was doing that but doing that a lot made me hate it. Even I could not stand it eventually, I quitted. Finally I've adapted to America and it is amazing to be here and I enjoy the rest of my life in America.

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    1. So let me get this straight. Hollywood wasn't exciting enough for you so you came to the LCC?

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  12. Hi, I'm very interested in meeting attractive, young men. is important that men know how to dance. I enjoy dancing all night long, so call me baby!!! You can call me La Cuchi...

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    1. IT is important that men know how to dance. Don't forget the "it!"

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  13. Hi there. I would like to introduce my self in the following lines. I'm a person who respect the others very well. I love meeting new people and experiencing new things. I'm down to earth and love to have fun. I'm pretty good at dealing with others. I like to joke around. I try to keep my life exciting. I enjoy spending my time outside home. I can't stand dealing with rude and hateful.

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  14. Hello there .
    My name is Mohammed. I am interested to meet an outstanding person how has a long life experience to learn from. I am satisfied with a person who has more knowledge and less money. I am good at social life and easy to get with.

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  15. I'm Amy. I have lots of hobbies. It's wonderful for me to paint and watch movies. I enjoy reading books and playing guitar. I am good at math and Chinese. I like the man who is honest and humorous. However, unfilial and dishonest are the most disgusting characters I don't like. For me, it is excited to know you.

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    1. disloyalty (unfilial is not a word) and dishonesty are abhorrent to you.

      For me, it is excited to know you.
      What is excited?

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  16. I'm known by the name of zazo. I hate people when they ask me about my name. I like to lough at people. I can't stand people whom are friendly or trying to be funny. My job is to make people unhappy. some people think am dangerous man , but I think they are wrong. I'm exited about meeting new people.

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    1. You can't stand people WHOM are friendly, or WHO are friendly?

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  17. Hello Everyone, I'm a prince from republic of Khamistan.I enjoy riding my horses. I'm involved in taking all political decisions in my Kingdom.I can't stand anybody who is against my opinions.I'm interested in someone who is wiling want to live in my democratic country.I hate international sanctions against my kingdom and dislike king haters!

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    1. I'm interested in someone who is wiling to live in my democratic country.

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    2. Hello Prince! I have been looking for a man like you all of my life. I hate democracy and I abhor freedom and I am willing to have you make every decision for poor, stupid me! I look forward to meeting you ASAP.

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    3. Thank you for the honor you giving to the Khamistanians .You will be feeling home because khamistan has a great sense of hospitality and you will have all kind of Jewlery and Gold.
      You will enjoy living and discovering the fancy Palace El-khamissi.The best thing for you is not trying to leave the democratic republic without a permission.For your own interest your passport will be taking in a secure location.Don't hesitate to ask any information regarding your arrival ceremony. Even though the prince dislike getting corrected he will be happy to know he's grammar mistake.

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    4. I love gold and jewelry, so I don't mind surrendering my passport to the prince's honorable discretion. Not only do I love gold and jewelry, I also love living in palaces. I can't wait for his royal highness to lock me up after my arrival ceremony. I promise not to leave without both his permission and his blessing. Regarding the prince's grammar, not only will I help him with that but I will also help him correct his Khamistani accent, with pleasure.

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  18. My given name is Abdullah, I'm from Saudi Arabia. I'm interested in dating who is seeing my profile right now and I'm extremely exiting if you come by. Reading books and watching movie and hanging out with my friends is my activity in weekend. working out in the gym is my routine. dating funny girls is my dream. It is pleasure for me to date a beautiful girl. dating ugly girls is the impossible thing that i will never do.
    I wish you like my personality. and I'm waiting for you babe.

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    1. Your dream is to date fun girls or funny girls?

      Regarding dating ugly girls, we have a saying in English: Never say never!

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  19. Hello.

    My name is Ismar and I am from Venezuela. I like to do several things such as play tennis, volleyball, go to the gym and I enjoy to be with my friends. I would like to meet someone who is honest and funny. For me, it's boring to be with someone who is not humorous. In short, I am excited about knowing and spending time with you.

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  20. My name is Nouf, most people say that I have a sense of humor but I'm not sure about that. I am addicted to shopping. I'm satisfied with a gentlemen who pays attention to me and treats me with respect. I can't stand being lied to. I'm interested in baking and I would like to bake something for you someday.

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  21. my name is lamiaa, I am from Saudi Arabia .I am interested in reading about self improvement .Also, I am excited about watching new movies and TV shows, and I am good at drawing picture .For me it is boring to watch football .

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  22. Hey this is Aliyah! I'm 23 years old and I love hanging out with friends, I enjoy discovering new things. I'm professional photographer and good at cooking and baking delicious meals. I can describe myself to you as loving, caring and super fun. I'm looking forward someone who understands me and accept me as I am.

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  23. Hello!! My name is Nimsi. I like to have friends and talk with them. I enjoy reading and traveling. Eating out is something that I love it. I like learning other languages. I admire people who work hard and love what to do. I usually do not like to watch sports.

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    1. Eating out is something that I love it. No "it."

      and love what they do.

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  24. Hey MY name is Olivia. I come from China. I am a single. When I saw your picture. I am so interested in you. I am so excited about we have same hobby. I am very good at cooking. Traveling around the world is my dream. I am so amazing that you have the same ideal. For me, It is challenging to study in American. But I think I can handle it. I want to meet you as soon as possible. Thank you

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    1. I am single. Or I am a single woman.

      I am so excited THAT we have the same hobby. OR
      I am so excited about OUR HAVING the same hobby.

      Are you amazed or amazing?

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  25. My name is Sang Heon Lee. I'm form Korea. I like to play game and to play baseball. I interesting to read the books

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    1. You're interesting in reading or interested?

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  26. Hey, my name is Jinda, I enjoy swimming and running, also, I like to reading. can we have a date, I feel you are so adorable and can't wait to meet you.

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    1. You either like reading, or you like to read, but there is no "like to reading."

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  27. Hi my name is Sukinah I'm 22 years old. I enjoy spending time out side my home, having fun, going to the beach with my family and friends. my attitude is based on how treat me be nice, I'll be awesome be rude ,I'll shut you hell.

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    1. The first two sentences are good but what's up with that last sentence?

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  28. Hi, I'm Joyce! I'm from Congo and I'm 36 years old. I'm still single because I wanted to be a millionaire before starting to date. I enjoy skydiving and riding horses, and I'm really afraid of any kind of insects. I'm teaching at Harvard now, and hope you will find my profile interesting. It will be wonderful for me to receive your response. ;)

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  29. Hi my name is Elfiades, I'm from a beautiful country called Panamerican Mosquito.
    I'm looking for a woman with the same interests as me including sports, fried food, energetic drinks and horror movies. I'm going to college, so you'll probably have some rivals who are also looking for my love. I'll be glad to meet you

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  30. When I told my girl that I'm interested in her, she started to ask me too many amazing questions that I felt satisfied enough to tell her I love you after that conversation.During the conversation, i told her that I'm good at making jokes and I'm involved in the American red cross as a volunteer. She told me that enjoying her time in the weekend is the best thing in her life and she's excited about going out to the beach after I promised her to take her there next week. Then I told her that i hate being ignored when i take to somebody so don't try to do it with me and it will turn me off . Three months later after I admitted to her that i love her so much and I can't stand without being with her. Those three months passed were so challenging for me, but i did it and i proofed to her that i love her .

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    1. Is this an ad for you to meet a new woman? If so, let me give you a hint. Don't tell everybody about your past girlfriends ;D

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  31. Hi I'm special NOORI, I can't stand meeting new person. I'm writing about my self to keep you away from me. I enjoy hurting people's feeling. I only talk to people just to benefit myself not helping them or caring about them. I'm so excited to destroy you life. if you you are interested in me, please contact me, do not waste your time thinking about it.

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    1. I'm very interested in meeting someone like you. I hate all of the nice guys who want to take care of me. I'm looking for someone who enjoys hurting my feelings and is interested in destroying my life. You are my type of guy. Very special, as you say.

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  32. Hi my name is Mohammad. I like to hang out with my friends and have fun. I enjoy watching movies. I am not interested in sports such as soccer or football. I enjoy traveling with my friends.

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  33. Hi there, my name is Dan. I’m from Thailand. I’m interested in modifying cars because I’m an engineer. It is important for a wife to have a husband who knows everything about car because nowadays the price of gas and service has been increase. Therefore, if we are a couple, you won’t need to pay for fixing your car because I am going to do it for you. We will have a lot of money to buy tickets to travel around the world because I love traveling. My pictures will not have only me anymore, but they will have us hugging tightly everywhere in several countries. For me, it is difficult to say a single sweet word. Some people said “Easier said than done,” but for me doing something for my love is easier than giving sweet word or sentences.

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    1. (It is important for a wife to have a husband who knows everything about car ) cool man ^_^

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    2. you won’t need to pay for fixing your car
      TO PAY TO FIX YOUR CAR

      I like your last sentence :D

      Well written, Dan! You're ready to meet your match.

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  34. hello. my name is Faisal. I am engaged, I like to have coffee and conversation everyday with my friends at Starbucks. it's enjoyable for me to watch a movie every weekend.

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    1. If you're engaged, I don't think you should be writing personal ads. Afaaah alek.

      Watching movies is enjoyable for you.

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  35. Hello .
    I'm Zahra from Saudi Arabia , I'm good at dealing with people, I have been traveling to different countries, so I'm interested in traveling to learn about different cultures. I'm amazing in cooking Italian delicious dish .I enjoy to hang out and to do joke with my friends. I can described my self as the one who is a good listener, who is care about others. I'm looking for someone who is honesty and understand me

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    1. You enjoy HANGING out and PLAYING JOKES on your friends (or do you mean telling jokes? I'm not sure).

      who CARES about others

      YOu're looking for someone who is honest and UNDERSTANDS you.

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  36. Hello, my name is Omar and I'm 20 years old. First of all, I saw your pictures in your profile and your interests too which make me feel that I want to meet you because you look beautiful in each picture of you and your interests are almost similar to mine which lead my mind and my heart to agree that you probably are the person who I'm looking for. Meeting you is something I really want it and I cant stop thinking about it because I feel like we are going to be a great couple together. Second, let me tell you about myself to know what kind of person I'm. I like having a relationship that is based on honesty which there is no space for lying and deceiving in it. It is said (by people) that I'm smart, kind, funny, and respectful person. I'm not bragging by saying that ,but because I don't like talking about my bad and good traits to avoid lying, I prefer meeting me to discover me and to feel if what people say about me is true or not. Finally, If we will have a reciprocal love and a lot of matching things, I can guarantee for you that I will make you an angel by giving you the possible and the impossible things and showing you too much love that make me unforgettable person in your life and hard to find when you lose me. In conclusion, I hope my sentences are meaningful and convinced you to meet me. Could you give me your time please?

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    1. I like having a relationship that is based on honesty, which MEANS there is no space for lying and deceiving in it.

      Your sentences are meaningful and they have convinced me that you have a very vivid imagination.

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    2. Because you said that I convinced you, I think I did the work perfectly as you expected to be. Do you think I have a magic tongue which helps me to get the girl who I want? :))

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