Gerund vs. infinitive
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Gerund vs.
Infinitive
Gerund vs Infinitive
• There is no rule for determining wich verbs are followed by gerunds and which by infinitives.
• However you can notice that modifies how to do the action if continously or not, OR to state that you are sure about how to do it.
• We use infinitives VERB + OBJECT + INFINITIVE after certain verbs: hope try need want learn decide promise agree
advice invite allow ask tell warn would like
• We use gerunds VERB + GERUND after certain verbs, incluiding:
avoid enjoy stop finish give up consider like hate not mind love enjoy stop finish
• Some verbs can be followed by either, with little or no change of meaning. I like watching TV/ I like to watch TV.
• I try to make a list for how I will spend my money.
• I enjoy finding offers when I go shooping.
• I prefer to pay in cash/I prefer paying in cash.