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Would: I would like to go to the cinemaGERUND/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:
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) · like · love · enjoy · dislike · hate · don't mind · can't stand · can't bear Example:" I like playing soccer but I hate boxing." 2- After certain other verbs, such as : · admit · appreciate · allow · avoid · advise · consider · deny · delay · understand · finish · fancy · go (in go swimming) · involve · keep · mention · mind · stop · waste time/money · imagine · involve · keep (on) · mention · miss · postpone · permit · practice · suggest · resist · reject · risk · can't help · can't stand Example:" I suggest going to the theater." 3- After prepositions : interested in ... Example: "I am interested in collecting stamps." "After playing football I drank an orange juice". 4- After certain expressions : it's no use ... 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: · want · hope · aim · intend · arrange · attempt · promise · be determined · plan · consent · decide · demand · deserve · determine · endeavor · expect · offer · proceed · promise · threaten · swear · volunteer · want · would like · would hate · would love Example:" I want to finish my work early. 2- After certain other verbs, such as: · afford · agree · help · choose · fail · happen · refuse · manage · need · seem · learn · choose · pretend Example: "She refused to forgive him." 3- After adjectives : · glad · pleased · disappointed Example: "I'm glad to know that you passed the exam." 4- After "too" & "enough": too difficult Example: "It's too difficult to convince him to be helpful." would: I would like to go to the cinema Verbs that can be followed by both an infinitive and a gerund: ü Some verbs can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive. Here are some examples: DO NOT CHANGE THEIR MEANING. · start · begin · propose · forbid · intend
Example: · "I started smoking when I was young." ü VERBS CAN BE FOLLOWED BY EITHER GERUND OR INFINITIVE BUT DO CHANGE THEIR MEANING · stop+ing= (dejar un hábito) I stopped smoking · stop+to= dejar de hacer algo para hacer otra cosa: I stopped to have lunch) (Paré para comer) · remember+ing= (recordar algo que se hizo en el pasado (I remember buying the tickets)(Recuerdo haber comprado las entradas) · remember+to= (acordarse de hacer algo en el futuro) (Remember to bring you Pau Exam on Monday) · forget+ing= I’ll never forget seeing the Big Ben for the first time( Imposibilidad de olvidar algo que ha ocurrido en el pasado) Se emplea normalmente en frases negativas. · Forget+ to= (olvidarse de hacer algo). I forget to do my homework
Choose the correct form of the verbs (infinitive or gerund) 1. I am keen on(work)______________ in the computer industry. 2. Amy decided (visit)__________a doctor. 3. Leila enjoys(READ)_________________ love stories. 4. Do you intend(learn)____________ Italian or English? 5. Do you mind(help)__________ me wash the dishes? 6. Alan asked(talk)___________ to the boss. 7. I can't help (laugh)_________when I watch Mr Been. 8. If Sara keeps (calm)____________ to work late, she'll have problems with the boss. 9. Liza hates(study)_____________ Maths. 10. Are you interested in(visit)___________ in Africa ? Date: 2015-12-11; view: 1503
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