All verbs have a base form. For example: write, read, swim
We add to if we want to make infinitives
to write, to read, to swim
We add ing if we want to make gerunds. Remember the spelling rules for verb + ing
writing, reading, swimming
Sometimes we want to use two verbs together. The second verb is often a gerund or an infinitive. Which do you use?
There are no rules to help you. You have to learn which verbs are followed by gerunds, and which verbs are followed by infinitives.
You need to write a list to help you. When you read and see a new verb, look if it is followed by a gerund or an infinitive. Add it to your list.
Some common verbs + gerund
enjoy practise don't mind consider suggest look forward to don't mind
Some common verbs + infinitive
want need decide offer can't wait refuse agree
For some verbs, you can use both and they mean exactly the same
love hate prefer start continue
Read the text below. What verb + gerund/ verb + infinitive patterns can you see? Write them down and add them to your list.
I decided to come to Manchester because I really want to improve my English. I planned to come last year, but there was trouble with my visa. The embassy refused to give me the documents I required and suggested waiting for another few months because I needed to save some more money. When my visa arrived, I couldn't wait to come to come to Manchester and kept telling my friends all about my trip. I do miss seeing my friends and family but I have met some great people here and my teacher is amazing!! I enjoy meeting new people and I'm really looking forward to speaking more fluently and confidently.
It's important that you use these new verbs in your speaking and writing. You need to practise if you want to improve.
Here are some online exercises that can help you. Don't forget to write down the new verbs!
http://www.englishpage.com/gerunds/gerunds_infinitives_1.htm
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/gerunds-and-infinitives-exercise-1.html
Here are the slides from the lesson. Click on the slides to make them bigger:
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