In English, if you want to follow a verb with another action (verb), you must use a gerund (Verb+ing) or infinitive (to +Verb):
For example:
* we began talking.
* I want to see a movie.
We use gerunds (verb + ing):
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We use 'to' + infinitive:
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Verbs Followed by an Infinitive |
Verbs Followed by an object and an Infinitive |
agree
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decide
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leap
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refuse
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advise
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forbid
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Verbs Followed by a Gerund |
Verbs Followed by a preposition and a Gerund |
admit
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escape
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quit
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admit to
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feel like
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Verbs Followed by both a Gerund and an Infinitive (sometimes with a difference in meaning)
begin
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pretend
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A. Say whether the following statements are correct or incorrect:
1. Aicha hopes getting good grades in the exam.
2. I have finished reading the novel.
3. My parents planned to take a holiday.
4. Dad loves going to the country on weekends.
5. Let’s carry on to discuss about this topic later.
6. My neighbors decided to live in a small town.
7. I enjoyed living in Meknes for some time.
8. My twin sisters are learning to play the piano.
9. It’s no use crying over spilt milk.
10. We are not allowed to talk / talking during exams.
2. I have finished reading the novel.
3. My parents planned to take a holiday.
4. Dad loves going to the country on weekends.
5. Let’s carry on to discuss about this topic later.
6. My neighbors decided to live in a small town.
7. I enjoyed living in Meknes for some time.
8. My twin sisters are learning to play the piano.
9. It’s no use crying over spilt milk.
10. We are not allowed to talk / talking during exams.
KEY: 1. incorrect (to get), 2. correct, 3. correct, 3. correct, 4. correct, 5. incorrect (discussing), 6. correct, 7. correct, 8. correct, 9. correct, 10. correct (to talk)
B. Choose the correct verbs in the following sentences:
1. Dan admitted have / having made a mistake.
2. Cheryl suggested to see / seeing a movie after work.
3. Where did you learn to speak / speaking Spanish?
4. Do you mind to help / helping me translate this letter?
5. I didn't mean to make / making you sad, my dear.
6. The bank agreed to lend / lending me money.
7. Mandy promised to take / taking care of my dog while I am on vacation.
8. Stephanie intends to stay / staying at home next summer.
9. The boy denied to break / breaking the window.
10. I think I am going to quit to smoke / smoking.
2. Cheryl suggested to see / seeing a movie after work.
3. Where did you learn to speak / speaking Spanish?
4. Do you mind to help / helping me translate this letter?
5. I didn't mean to make / making you sad, my dear.
6. The bank agreed to lend / lending me money.
7. Mandy promised to take / taking care of my dog while I am on vacation.
8. Stephanie intends to stay / staying at home next summer.
9. The boy denied to break / breaking the window.
10. I think I am going to quit to smoke / smoking.
KEY: 1. having, 2. seeing, 3. to speak, 4. helping, 5. to make, 6. to lend, 7. to take, 8. to stay, 9. breaking, 10. smoking.
C. Rewrite the verbs between parentheses in the correct form (gerund or infinitive):
1. We often beg mom (let) ___________ us go out
2. They warned us against (go) ___________ out at night in that town.
3. Debbie wants her friends (come) ___________ to her party.
4. I would like (come) ___________ invite you to my wedding.
5. The Catcher in the Rye is a worth (read) ___________ novel.
6. Mom is busy (sew) ___________ a button on her dress.
7. Did you remember (call) ___________ Amy?
8. My aunt asked us (stay) ___________ with her for for the whole weekend.
9. We can't afford (buy) ___________ a fancy car.
10. Most kids spend their free time (chat)___________ with friends.
2. They warned us against (go) ___________ out at night in that town.
3. Debbie wants her friends (come) ___________ to her party.
4. I would like (come) ___________ invite you to my wedding.
5. The Catcher in the Rye is a worth (read) ___________ novel.
6. Mom is busy (sew) ___________ a button on her dress.
7. Did you remember (call) ___________ Amy?
8. My aunt asked us (stay) ___________ with her for for the whole weekend.
9. We can't afford (buy) ___________ a fancy car.
10. Most kids spend their free time (chat)___________ with friends.
KEY: 1. to let, 2. going, 3. to come, 4. to come, 5. reading, 6. sewing, 7. to call, 8. to stay, 9. to buy, 10. chatting.
D. Easy one: spot the gerund or the infinitive verb in these sentences:
1. I've always been afraid of touching snakes.
2. Try to avoid going shopping on Weekends. It’s too crowded.
3. My friend has always dreamed about becoming rich.
4. The party persuaded the prime minister to resign.
5. The teacher warned the student not to disturb his classmates.
6. They showed the workers how to use the new app.
7. I’m looking forward to seeing you again soon.
8. Grandma thanked me for calling her yesterday.
9. Please, remind me to call the company tomorrow.
10. His disability prevents him from driving.
2. Try to avoid going shopping on Weekends. It’s too crowded.
3. My friend has always dreamed about becoming rich.
4. The party persuaded the prime minister to resign.
5. The teacher warned the student not to disturb his classmates.
6. They showed the workers how to use the new app.
7. I’m looking forward to seeing you again soon.
8. Grandma thanked me for calling her yesterday.
9. Please, remind me to call the company tomorrow.
10. His disability prevents him from driving.
KEY: 1. touching, 2. going, 3. becoming, 4. to resign, 5. to disturb, 6. to use, 7. seeing, 8. calling, 9. to call, 10. driving.
E: Complete the following sentences about the various uses of a gerund:
1. Swimming is my favorite .................................................
2. I regret buying ...................................................................
3. My running shoes are really ...................................................................
4. One of life's pleasures is having ...................................................................
5. One of mom's duties is tending to ...................................................................
2. I regret buying ...................................................................
3. My running shoes are really ...................................................................
4. One of life's pleasures is having ...................................................................
5. One of mom's duties is tending to ...................................................................
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