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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 ...
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.
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Verbs after LIKE. With the verb LIKE there are two ways of putting a verb after it. You can say: I like to sleep. (This is like + infinitive – which we have already seen) But with the verb LIKE, we frequently use a verb ending in ING after it. I like sleeping. Sleeping is a verb ending in ING. Another example. You can say:
Here's an interactive exercise about gerunds and infinitives after verbs.
I always tend 5 (look) forward to new challenges that can make me 6 (grow) in my position. I enjoy 7 (work) with people, I am flexible, and I don't mind 8 (work) overtime. As you can see from the attached letters of reference, my previous employers considered me to be a skilled secretary.
1 Subject. To enjoy is important for a fulfilling life. "*To enjoy*" serves as the subject of the sentence. Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + adjective phrase (important for a fulfilling life). 2 Object. She wants me to enjoy the party. "Me *to enjoy* the party" is the object of the verb "wants."
