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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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Verb patterns: verb + infinitive or verb + - ing ? - English...
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Verb patterns: verb + infinitive or verb + - ing ? - English...
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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.
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 ...
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.
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!
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.
6 Ιουν 2023 · The main pattern which is worth getting students to notice is that verbs which have the same and opposite meanings tend to be followed by the same form of the next verb, as in (in approximate order of usefulness): want to do/ would like to do/ would prefer to do. aim to do/ plan to do/ intend to do. hope to do/ wish to do.
