VERBS FOLLOWED BY INFINITIVE OR GERUND

VERBS FOLLOWED BY INFINITIVE OR GERUNDSilvia Municio MendozaMasters Degree in Bilingual TeachingFIRST OF ALL,WHAT ARE INFINITIVES AND GERUNDS?TO+ INFINITIVES:The main part of the general verb They are preceded by to.To workTo doTo sayTo sleepTo writeTo readWHAT ABOUT GERUNDS?They have the same forms as the verbs with ing

Some follow the general rule verb+ingAsk askingTalktalkingReadreadingOthers replace the e with an iLovelovingBreathebreathingGERUNDSSome come after the y at the end of the sentenceSome transform the word into irregularPlayplayingSaysayingStaystaying

LielyingDiedying GERUNDSSome double the final letterSome double the final letterTraveltravellingReferreferringPreferpreferring

VERBS FOLLOWED BY INFINITIVEAskHopeAgreeLearmArrangeNeedChooseOfferDecidePrepareExpectPromiserefuseEnnis refused to continue the relationship.Jack promised to build a house.Aguirre offered them to work in the mountains.He didnt want to know about Texas.Ennis agreed to divorce her.VERBS FOLLOWED BY GERUNDAdmitFancyAvoidFeel likeConsiderFinishDenyForgiveDetestGive upsuggestCant helpCant standThey were practising playing the piano.I cant stand being racist.They kept on metting very four months.The children gave up insulting her.She admitted being allergic.We denied going to that place.VERBS FOLLOWED BY INFINITIVE OR GERUND WITH THE SAME MEANINGINFINITIVEGERUNDStart, begin, continue, like, love, prefer, hate, intend

We started to play basketball when we were 12.She continued to work for the same company

We started playing basketball when we were 12.She continued working for the same copany.VERBS FOLLOWED BY INFINITIVE OR GERUND WITH A DIFFERENT MEANINGINFINITIVEGERUNDTry to + inf to make an effortHe tried to work very efficiently that day.

Stop to + inf to stop in order to do something elseThey stopped at the newsagents to buy the newspaper.

Try + ing to make an experimentIf you want a good job, try making a good interview.

Stop + ing not to continue with an actionI stopped telling lies when I was 10.VERBS FOLLOWED BY INFINITIVE OR GERUND WITH A DIFFERENT MEANINGINFINITIVEGERUNDForget to + inf: to forget something that needed to be doneI forgot to post the letter.

Remember to + inf: to remember something that needed to be doneHe remembered to send him a letter.

Forget + ing: to forget something that happened in the pastShe forgot driving (she knew how to drive before but now she doesnt remember)

Remember + ing: to remember something that happened in the pastMy mother cant remember being in London.FORMS WITH LIKE, LOVE, HATE AND PREFERINFINITIVEGERUNDWe take like to+ inf when we think that something is or is not a good idea:I like to travel.I hate to travel.

We only use to+inf with expressions like would like, would prefer, etc.She would like to go to Africa.Wed prefer to take another dish.We use the form like + ing when they mean enjoy/dont enjoy:I like visiting other countries.I hate visiting other countries.

Fill in the sentences with the correct form:I didnt want ______ (make ) a decision yet.Why dont you stop ______(criticize) your neighbour?I enjoy _____(swim), but I detest _____(dive).My parents like ______ (travel) by train.Would you mind _____(pass) me the salt?He promised _____(not see) him again.She forgave him ______(be) rude with her.We cant help ______(laugh) a lot with that joke.DO THEY HAVE THE SAME MEANING?Kathy began to play tennis when she was six.Kathy began playing tennis when she was six.

I hate walking in the rain.I hate to walk in the rain.

He stopped to buy cigarettes.He stopped buying cigarettes.Do they have the same meaning?Can you draw a conclusion from this activity?THANK YOU FOR WATCHING!