BASIC-GRAMMAR-U-19.3

	19.3.	Verb + -ing or verb + to-infinitive?

PRESENTATION

 

When there are two verbs in a sentence, they can follow two patterns…

• verb +-ing: I enjoy helping old people and children.

The -ing form also follows these verbs: dislike, finish, give up, mind, miss, practise, suggest.

• verb + to-infinitive: I’d like to help old people and children.

The to-infinitive form also follows these verbs: agree, decide, plan, want, need, refuse, hope, promise, want, would like.

 

 

verb + -ing or to-infinitive?

These verbs can follow either pattern with little or no change in meaning: like, prefer, love, hate.

What do you like doing in your free time?

What do you like to do in your free time?

 

 

 

EXERCISES⇒

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