Grammar: ⚙️ Verbs in Depth: Mastery (C1) - Lesson 4: Complex Gerund & Infinitive Structures (e.g., with prepositions, after adjectives)

Grammar: Advanced Verb Patterns C1 Lesson 4: Complex Gerund & Infinitive Structures What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use gerunds and infinitives correctly in complex structures after adjectives, prepositions, and nouns. Why It Matters: Advanced Sentence Flow Mastering these patterns allows you to create more sophisticated and flexible sentences, moving beyond basic structures. ❌ Incorrect I was happy see you. She is interested in apply for the job. ✅ Correct I was happy to see you. She is interested in applying for the job. The Grammar Rules 📖 Let's look at three common and useful advanced verb patterns. Pattern 1: Adjective + to-infinitive We often use an infinitive after an adjective to give a reason for the feeling or quality described. Structure: Subject + be + Adjective + (for someone) + to-infinitive "I was happy to see you at the party." (The infinitive explains why I was happy.) "This grammar point is difficult to understand ."…