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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 ...
Most people prefer watching a film at the cinema rather than on TV. (emphasis on the process itself and enjoyment of it) We prefer to drive during the day whenever we can. (emphasis more on the result and on the habit or preference. The speaker doesn’t necessarily enjoy the process of driving at any time of day.)
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.
The form of the second verb depends on the first verb. You need to learn if the second verb is in the ING form or in the TO (infinitive form). The verbs Like/Love/Hate usually take the ING form. The verb Enjoy always takes the ING form.
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 ...
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!
In part 1 of the tutorial, we begin 20 tips on how to use gerunds and infinitives. We introduce gerunds and infinitives and explain the basics of everyday usage. Afterwards, you can test what you have learned with our exercises before moving on to part 2. Just scroll down to begin!
