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GERUND/INFINITIVE
One of the difficulties of the English language is that some verbs are followed by the gerund (ex : doing) and others are followed by the infinitive (ex : to do). Other verbs, however, can be followed by both.
Generally speaking we can use the following rules:
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Examples |
Rules |
Explanations |
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Verb + gerund |
1. I enjoy playing |
Often we use the gerund for an action that happens before or at the same time as the action of the main verb. |
1. I enjoy myself at the time of playing. |
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Verb + infinitive |
1. I decided to visit my uncle |
Often we use the infinitive for actions that follow the action of the main verb. |
1. Visiting my uncle was an action of my decision. It comes after. |
These rules are helpful but DO NOT always explain all uses of gerunds and infinitives.
Verbs that can be followed by a gerund (ex: doing)
1- After verbs that express likes/dislikes :
Example:" I like playing soccer but I hate boxing."
2- After certain other verbs, such as :
Example:" I suggest going to the theater."
3- After prepositions :
interested in ...
instead of ...
good at ...
before ...
after ...
Example: "I am interested in collecting stamps." "After playing football I drank an orange juice".
4- After certain expressions :
it's no use ...
it's no good ...
there's no point in ...
I can't help...
I don't mind...
I can't stand/bear...
Example:" It's no use convincing him to revise his lessons. He's so stubborn."
Verbs that can be followed by an infinitive ( ex : to do)
1- After verbs that refer to a future event:
Example:" I want to finish my work early.
2- After certain other verbs, such as:
Example: "She refused to forgive him."
3- After adjectives :
Example:
"I'm glad to know that you passed the exam."
"I'm pleased to meet you."
"I'm disappointed to hear that you flunked maths."
4- After "too" & "enough":
too difficult
easy enough
Example:
"It's too difficult to convince him to be helpful."
" But it's easy enough to fool him to get what you want."
4- would: I would like to go to the cinema
Verbs that can be followed by both an infinitive and a gerund:
Example:
Choose the correct form of the verbs (infinitive or gerund)
Choose the correct answer for each gap below, then click the "Check" button to check your answers.
ANSWERS EX. 1
1.I am keen on working in the computer industry.
2.Amy decided to see a doctor.
3.Leila enjoys working love stories.
4.Do you intend to learn Italian or English?
5.Do you mind helping me wash the dishes?
6.Alan askezd to talk to the boss
7.I can't help laughing when I watch Mr Been.
8.If Sara keeps coming to work late, she'll have problems with the boss.
9.Liza hates studying Maths.
10.Are you interested in living in Africa ?
ANSWERS EX. 2
1. Dan enjoys reading science fiction.
2. Cheryl suggested seeing a movie after work.
3. I miss working in the travel industry. Maybe I can get my old job back.
4. Where did you learn to speak Spanish? Was it in Spain or in Latin America?
5. Do you mind helping me translate this letter?
6. He asked to talk to the store manager.
7. You've never mentioned living in Japan before. How long did you live there?
8. If he keeps coming to work late, he's going to get fired!
9. Debbie plans to study abroad next year.
10. I agreed to help Jack wash his car.