Tema 5.3: Grammar. Infinitives as subjects complements.

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TEMA 3: INFINITIVES AS SUBJECTS COMPLEMENTS

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VOCABULARIO

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Dancing	Walking	Cycling	Cooking	Eating
Bailar	Caminar	Ciclar	Cocinar	Comer

Running	Sleeping	Exercising	Swimming	Painting
Correr	Dormir	Ejercitarse	Nadar	Pintar

LOS INFINITIVOS COMO COMPLEMENTOS DEL SUJETO

Infinitives as subject complements are a grammatical structure where the verb in its base form (infinitive) is used to complete or give meaning to the action of the subject in a sentence. This structure is common in English and has various applications. Below, we will explore how infinitives are used after verbs like "be."

Subject + be + Infinitive to express future action or intention

When we use the verb "be" followed by an infinitive, it can also express a future action or intention. This is common when talking about plans, decisions, or things that need to be done in the future.

Estructura:

Subject + be + infinitive (to + verb)

Ejemplos:

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1. I am to cook dinner tonight.
     Yo voy a cocinar la cena esta noche.

2. She is to compete in the tournament.
     Ella va a competir en el torneo.

3. They are to run in the marathon tomorrow.
     Ellos van a correr en el maratón mañana.

Subject + Modal + be + infinitive

Sometimes, the "be + infinitive" structure is used after modal verbs to indicate an action that must be performed or is about to be performed. This usually occurs when a modal verb (such as must, should, can) is followed by "be" and an infinitive to talk about a future action or obligation.

Estructura:

Subject + Modal + be + infinitive

Ejemplos:

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1. He must be to sleep early tonight.
     Él debe dormir temprano esta noche.

2. We should be to exercise more often.
     Deberíamos ejercitarnos más a menudo.

3. She can be to swim really well.
     Ella puede nadar muy bien.

Ejercicio:

Ayude al teacher a traducir al inglés las siguientes oraciones:

1. Voy a dormir temprano esta noche.

2. Ella va a competir en el torneo.

3. Ellos van a correr en el maratón mañana.

EJERCICIOS RESUELTOS ERG.5.3.1.

Ordena las palabras en la siguiente oración. Arrastra las palabras al campo.

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EJERCICIOS PROPUESTOS EPG.5.3.1

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