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A verb can be followed by another verb. The second one usually needs to change into the -ing form or the to + infinitive form. Which form you need depends on what the first verb is. Verbs followed by the -ing form. When enjoy, admit and mind are followed by another verb, it must be in the -ing form. I enjoy travelling. He admitted stealing the ...
Learn about the delexical verbs have, take, make, give, go and do and do the exercises to practise using them.
Like + verb-ING or Like + Infinitive: In this grammar lesson we look at what goes after the verb LIKE. Also Enjoy + Verb-ING. Includes many example sentences.
Hate, like, love and prefer can be followed either by -ing or a to- infinitive. The difference in meaning is often small. The -ing form emphasises the verb itself. The to- infinitive puts the emphasis more on the preference for, or the results of, the action. Compare.
You have to learn which verbs go with which pattern. The verbs followed by -ing include enjoy, mind, stop and recommend. I told him you really enjoy cooking. Would you mind helping me? It didn't stop raining all day yesterday. Daisy recommends trying Alfie’s tiramisu. The negative is verb + not + -ing. Imagine not having pizza!
Two very common verbs – make and let – are followed by the infinitive without to. They take the pattern: Verb + noun + infinitive; My parents made me come home early. They wouldn't let me stay out late. The verb dare can be followed by the infinitive with or without to: Verb (+ to) + infinitive; I didn't dare (to) go out after dark. verb ...
25 Οκτ 2017 · Look at the following sentences: I want to go. I enjoy going. The first one shows that after the verb want we use the infinitive (to go). The second highlights that after the verb enjoy we use the gerund (going). There are no rules to learn.
