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12 Φεβ 2008 · I've got a question concerning the form that should follow the verb to consider: ING or Infinitive? I've never considered being an astronaut.
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.
Consider and imagine can be followed by either (a) a gerund or (b) a noun phrase or pronoun + to -infinitive but with different meanings: I am considering working abroad. (I am thinking of working abroad.)
"Consider" can be followed either by a noun or a gerund (the "-ing" form of a verb used as a noun). "Imagine" can be followed by a noun, gerund, or that-clause. Let's take a closer look.
1.) v1 + to v2: in case action-1 happens before action-2. 2.) v1 + v2ing: in case action-1 happens at the same time with action-2 or after action-2. So I think that we should use the verb "consider" with a "to verb". For example: "I consider to compete with him.", "I consider to become a singer.".
Do you know when to use -ing and when to use to + infinitive after a verb? Test what you know with interactive exercises and read the explanation to help you.
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