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Gerund and Infinitive

This document provides examples of how the meaning of certain verbs changes depending on whether they are followed by a gerund or infinitive. It examines the verbs stop, mean, try, remember, forget, and regret followed by either a gerund or infinitive and provides examples of how the meaning changes in each case. Exercises are then provided using these verbs followed by blanks to be filled in with the appropriate gerund or infinitive form.

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Gerund and Infinitive

This document provides examples of how the meaning of certain verbs changes depending on whether they are followed by a gerund or infinitive. It examines the verbs stop, mean, try, remember, forget, and regret followed by either a gerund or infinitive and provides examples of how the meaning changes in each case. Exercises are then provided using these verbs followed by blanks to be filled in with the appropriate gerund or infinitive form.

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GERUND AND INFINITIVE - FURTHER PRACTICE

There are certain verbs that have a change in meaning when followed either by a gerund or an infinitive.
Study the examples and do the exercises.

STOP+ GERUND → “GIVE UP AN ACTIVITY OR HABIT”

e.g. George stopped smoking on his doctor’s advice. (He didn’t smoke any more)

STOP+ INFINITIVE → “AN ACTIVITY IS FINISHED IN ORDER TO START A NEW ONE”

e.g. I’m a bit tired of studying. We could stop to have a coffee and relax. (Let’s stop studying in order to have
a coffee and relax)

1. I have put on weight recently so I have decided to stop ____________________ (eat) junk food.
2. Mary stopped ____________________ (go out) with her friends when she started dating Richard.
3. We got to the wedding very late because we didn’t know where the church was and had to stop
__________________ (ask) the way several times.
4. When she got to the top of the mountain, she stopped _____________________ (take) a photo.
5. It was a secret so they stopped ____________________________(talk) when I came in.
6. I’m running out of petrol so I’m going to stop ___________________________(buy) some.

MEAN + GERUND → “INVOLVE”

e.g. If you accept this job, it will mean moving to London. (You’ll have to move to

London) MEAN + INFINITIVE→ “INTEND”

e.g. Sorry I’m late. I meant to get up early but my alarm clock didn’t go off and I overslept. (I was going to
get up early but I couldn’t)

1. Being a nurse means _____________________ (work) long hours, nights and weekends.
2. Sorry, I meant_________________________ (tell) you but I forgot.
3. Tell him that getting up earlier will mean __________________________ (make) an early night.
4. I think Helen didn’t mean _____________________________ (hurt) your feelings.
5. If you want to pass your exams, it will mean__________________________ (study) harder than now.
6. I’m going on a long journey. I mean ___________________________(visit) as many places as I can.

TRY+ GERUND →”IT MEANS THAT YOU USE SEVERAL METHODS TO SEE IF SOMETHING

WORKS” e.g. If you have a headache, try taking an aspirin.

TRY+ INFINITIVE →”IT MEANS THAT YOU MAKE AN EFFORT IN ORDER TO DO

SOMENTHING” e.g. He has tried to take up sport but it is very difficult for him.

1. Jason tried _____________________________(open) the window but he couldn’t as it was stuck.


2. If you want to make new friends, try ________________________(join) a sports club.
3. She feels faint. I think she should try ________________________(eat) something.
4. If nothing else works, try __________________________(read) the instructions.
5. This key won’t turn. I’ll try __________________________(oil) the lock.
6. I’m trying _______________________________(make) myself understood, but they don’t listen to me!
REMEMBER+ GERUND →”THE GERUND REFERS TO A PAST ACTION THAT IS NOT

FORGOTTEN” e.g. I remember breaking my leg when I was a child.

REMEMBER+ INFINITIVE→” IT MEANS YOU DON’T FORGET THAT YOU NEED TO DO SOMETHING”

e.g. Bart’s birthday is next Saturday. His party is going to be a surprise. Remember to send the invitations to all
his friends.

1. It’s a busy restaurant. Remember ____________________(book) a table.


2. I know I've met her before. I remember ___________________ (meet) her at Jason's party last summer.
3. You must remember _________________(tell) all the club members about the meeting tomorrow. It’s very
important!
4. Remember __________________ (empty) your pockets before doing your laundry!
5. The witness told the police that she remembered _______________(see) the man steal the car.
6. I’ll always remember ________________________(fly) for the first time.

FORGET+ GERUND → “it means that you don’t remember something you have done in the

past” e.g. He’ll never forget seeing U2 in concert. It was an amazing experience!

FORGET+ INFINITIVE → “It means that you forget that you need to do something”

e.g. When she got to the job interview, she realised she had forgotten to get a recent curriculum.

1. I forgot _________________ (buy) the book. I have to go out again.


2. She’ll never forget ___________________ (travel) by train across Europe. It was an amazing experience.
3. She has forgotten__________________ (pay) the rent this month. The owner is a bit angry!
4. The teacher said, “Don’t forget________________________ (bring) your dictionaries tomorrow”.
5. I have completely forgotten ___________________ (send) the e-mails. My boss will get very angry!
6. Don’t forget _________________________(set) the alarm clock before going to bed.

REGRET+ GERUND→”IT MEANS YOU ARE SORRY FOR HAVING DONE SOMETHING IN THE PAST”

e.g. I told her something I didn’t want people to know but she has told everyone. I regret telling her so much
about myself.

REGRET+ INFINITIVE →”IT MEANS YOU ARE SORRY FOR DOING SOMETHING RIGHT NOW OR

IN THE FUTURE” e.g. We regret to inform you that we don’t need any new staff this year.

1. I regret _____________________ (go) straight to university after I left school. I wish I’d travelled a bit first.
2. British airways regrets _______________________(announce) the late arrival of flight BA 467 from Athens.
3. The child is crying. I regret ______________________(shout) at him.
4. We regret ____________________________(tell) you that you haven’t passed your driving test.
5. I regret ____________________________(waste) so much time this term. Now, I won’t pass my exams.
6. He regretted __________________________(behave) so badly because his parents were rather disappointed.

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