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12 Φεβ 2008 · Hey, 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.
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. Hate, like, love, prefer with would or should.
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.) Everybody considers him to be the best person for the job.
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.
23 Αυγ 2011 · In English, the form V + -ing is called a gerund if it serves as a noun. For example, the gerund form of "run" is "running". (I like cats, I like dogs, I like running). However, not all V + ing forms are gerunds--in "I am running", "running" is another verb.
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.".
"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.
