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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.
When enjoy, admit and mind are followed by another verb, it must be in the -ing form. I enjoy travelling. He admitted stealing the necklace. I don't mind waiting if you're busy. Other verbs in this group include avoid, can't help, consider, dislike, feel like, finish, give up, miss, practise and suggest. Like and love can be followed by the ...
What is a gerund? 1. A gerund is a noun made from a verb by adding "-ing." The gerund form of the verb "read" is "reading." You can use a gerund as the subject, the complement, or the object of a sentence. Examples: Reading helps you learn English. subject of sentence. Her favorite hobby is reading. complement of sentence.
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.
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.
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 .
Verbs followed by the '-ing' form. Level: beginner. Common verbs followed by the -ing form are: verbs of liking and disliking: detest. dislike. enjoy. fancy. hate.
