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Ing Forms Vs To Infinitive 01

The document explains the usage of verbs followed by either 'ing' forms, infinitives with 'to', or infinitives without 'to'. It outlines specific rules and examples for each case, including instances where meaning changes based on the form used. The document emphasizes the importance of practice in mastering these verb forms.

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Ing Forms Vs To Infinitive 01

The document explains the usage of verbs followed by either 'ing' forms, infinitives with 'to', or infinitives without 'to'. It outlines specific rules and examples for each case, including instances where meaning changes based on the form used. The document emphasizes the importance of practice in mastering these verb forms.

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“ing” or “infinitive”

Sometimes it is difficult to decide when a verb following another verb is used in an “ing” form, in
an “infinitive with to” form or in an “infinitive without to” form. Although there are some rules, the
only possible way to get them right seems to be by practice.

Verbs followed by another verb in “ing” form.


• After some verbs
If the following verbs are followed by another verb, the structure that you have to use is usually
VERB + -ING. Take a look at the list below:

stop imagine admit


enjoy mind avoid
finish suggest consider
love fancy miss
like dislike hate

EXAMPLES:
Stop querrelling you two...
I enjoy eating alone.
When I finish cleaning the house, we can talk.
I love meeting foreign people in San Telmo.
She likes making birthday-cakes.
I can't imagine your boss wearing shorts.
I don't mind working until midnight.
He suggested going to the zoo.
My wife doesn't fancy going out this evening.
'Why do you dislike living here?' 'Because of the weather.'
He admitted stealing the money from the till.
Avoid getting into trouble if you can...
Have you considered taking a few days off?
I miss playing with the snow .
'I really hate waking up early on Mondays!'

The verbs “like” and “love” are followed by a verb in “ing” form, to talk about enjoyment and
“like” is followed by an infinitive with “to”, to talk about choices and habits.
So you have two possibilities:
She likes cooking any kind of meal. (she enjoys it)
She loves meeting strange people. (she enjoys it)
or...
I like to wash my hair only twice a week. (I don't enjoy it)
He likes to clean the table after the meal (He doesn't enjoy it)
She loves to meet strange people.(She doesn’t enjoy it although she does it as a habit)

• After a preposition:
After a preposition, we always use a verb in an “ing” form.
After watering the garden, it started to rain.
Why do you insist on telling the same old story?
He apologised for arriving late.

• When the verb is used as a noun


When the verb is used as the subject, object or complement of the sentence, it must be used in
“ing” form.
Smoking is bad for you. (subject)
I hate getting up early (object)
My favourite hobby is reading. (complement)

• After some fixed expressions


A verb is used in “ing” form after some fixed expressions.
I can’t bear listenin
listening
g to people who complain.
I can’t help feeling that he’s cheating us..
That book is not worth reading.

Verbs followed by infinitive with “to”


• After some verbs
If the following verbs are followed by another verb, the structure that you have to use is always
VERB + INFINITIVE. Take a look at the list below:
agree decide expect
promise offer threaten
refuse plan arrange
manage forget hope
attempt afford seem

EXAMPLES:
He agreed to send me some money for the flight.
Don't worry. My father promised to pay your rent.
Linda refused to help with the bill last night.
We managed to arrive at the airport on time.
When she saw the creature, she attempted to run away
As they were very much in love, they decided to get married.
She offered to look after the baby while we were out.
I don't plan to tell him what happened!
Don't forget to bring us a souvenier.
We definitely can't afford to buy a new car this year.
She expects to arrive earlier but she couldn’t.
She threatened to call the police if we didn't stop the noise.
We've arranged to play rugby tomorrow afternoon.
One day, I hope to have money to travel to Paris.
He seems to be worried about something...What is it?

• After an adjective
A verb is used in infinitive with “to” after an adjective
It’s important not to be late
late.
It’s difficult to learn Chinese.
It’ll be nice to se
see
e old friends
Nice to meet you. .

• Infinitive of purpose
When we say why we do something (Infinitive of purpose), we use a verb in infinitive with “to”.
I’m doing this course to learn English.
I’ll go to the party to meet new people.
I went to the store to buy some food.

• After some fixed expressions


A verb is used in infinitive with “to” form after some fixed expressions.
I would like to learn German.
It’s time to leave
leave.

Verbs followed by infinitive withou


without “to”
• After some main verbs followed by an object: let, make, hear, help, see.
My boss makes us work hard.
Her parents don’t let her stay out at night.
1 In passive sentences make, hear and help are followed by an infinitive with to:
Note 1:
We are made to work hard.
Note 2: Let cannot be used in the passive form. Instead, allowed must be used:
She is allowed to stay out by her parents.

• After modal verbs:


You must leave now.
He said he would come tomorrow.
They can’t help today.

• After the expressions would rather/had better:


I’d
d rather live on my own.
You’d
’d better come in now.

Verbs followed by a gerund form –ing or infinitive with “to” with a


difference in meaning
Some verbs can be used either in an “ing” form or in “the infinitive with to” with a change of
meaning.
Remember
• Remember with infinitive = first you remember, then you do something.
Remember to lock the door.
• Remember with “ing” = first you do something, then you remember it.
I remember going to Venice when I was a child.

Forget
• Forget with infinitive = you didn’t remember to do something,
I’m sorry. I forgot to call you.
• Forget with “ing”= you did something and you won’t forget it. It is more common in the
negative.
I’ll never forget seeing the Taj Mahal.

Try

• Try with infinitive = make an effort to do something.


I tried to open the window.
• Try with “ing” = experiment or to see if something works.
I tried sending her flowers, writing her letters, giving her presents, but she still wouldn’t
speak to me
Regret
• Regret with infinitive is used to express something that one is sorry about in the
present. It is mostly used in announcements of bad news.
I regret to have to tell you that your car has been stolen
• Regret with “ing” is used to say that one is sorry about something he did in the past.
I regret going to the party last night.

Stop
• Stop with infinitive means stop doing something you were doing to do something
different.
We stopped (driving) to have a coffee on our way home
• Stop with “ing” means to stop doing something that you are doing..
I stopped drinking coffee because it kept me awake at night.

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