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Verbs Followed by Infinitive or Gerund in English

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Verbs Followed by Infinitive or Gerund in English

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In English, certain verbs are followed by either the infinitive form (to + base form) or the gerund form (base form + -ing) of a verb. The choice between the infinitive and gerund often depends on the specific verb being used, and sometimes the meaning can change depending on the form used. Here's a brief explanation:

Verbs Followed by Infinitive

These verbs are typically followed by the infinitive form of another verb:

Want: I want to eat.

Hope: She hopes to travel next year.

Plan: They plan to visit Paris.

Decide: He decided to leave early.

Agree: She agreed to help me.

Expect: We expect to finish the project soon.

Verbs Followed by Gerund

These verbs are typically followed by the gerund form of another verb:

Enjoy: I enjoy reading.

Avoid: She avoids eating junk food.

Consider: He considered moving to a new city.

Suggest: They suggested going to the beach.

Finish: We finished cleaning the house.

Mind: Do you mind opening the window?

Verbs That Can Be Followed by Both

Some verbs can be followed by either the infinitive or gerund, but the meaning may change:

Remember:

Gerund: I remember meeting her (I have a memory of meeting her in the past).

Infinitive: Remember to call her (Don’t forget to call her in the future).

Stop:

Gerund: He stopped smoking (He no longer smokes).

Infinitive: He stopped to smoke (He stopped what he was doing in order to smoke).

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Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Form

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. I enjoy __________ (play) soccer on weekends.

2. She decided __________ (take) a break from work.

3. We hope __________ (travel) to Europe next summer.

4. He suggested __________ (try) the new restaurant downtown.

5. They agreed __________ (meet) us at the café.

6. She avoids __________ (drive) during rush hour.

7. He finished __________ (write) his thesis.

8. I want __________ (learn) how to cook Italian food.

9. They considered __________ (move) to a different city.

10. Please remember __________ (bring) your ID card.

Exercise 2: Complete the Sentences

Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. I can’t imagine __________ (live) in another country.

2. She promised __________ (help) me with my homework.

3. He misses __________ (work) with his old colleagues.

4. We plan __________ (attend) the concert next month.

5. They mentioned __________ (visit) us this weekend.

6. He chose __________ (stay) at home instead of going out.

7. I enjoy __________ (spend) time with my family.

8. She learned __________ (play) the piano when she was young.

9. He avoided __________ (speak) about the issue.

10. They decided __________ (wait) for a better offer.

Exercise 3: Correct the Mistakes

Identify and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

1. She agreed helping me with my project.

2. I remember to meet her last year.

3. He stopped to smoke because it was unhealthy.

4. We decided going to the beach for our vacation.

5. They enjoy to watch movies together.

6. She avoids to speak in public.

7. I want learning how to play the guitar.

8. He considered to move to another country.

9. We finished to clean the house.

10. She suggested to try the new restaurant.

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Verbs of movement describe actions that involve a change of location or position. These verbs often provide details about how, where, or in what direction someone or something moves. Understanding these verbs is crucial for describing actions and events accurately. Here are some common verbs of movement:

Common Verbs of Movement

Go: Move from one place to another.

Example: I go to school every day.

Come: Move toward the speaker or the listener.

Example: She comes to my house every weekend.

Run: Move quickly on foot.

Example: He runs in the park every morning.

Walk: Move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn.

Example: We walk to the store.

Jump: Push oneself off a surface and into the air using the muscles in one's legs and feet.

Example: The cat jumps onto the table.

Climb: Go or come up a slope, incline, or staircase.

Example: They climb the mountain every summer.

Crawl: Move on hands and knees or with the body close to the ground.

Example: The baby crawls across the floor.

Fly: Move through the air using wings or other means.

Example: Birds fly south for the winter.

Swim: Propel oneself through water using the limbs.

Example: Fish swim in the pond.

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Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct verb of movement from the list: go, come, run, walk, jump, climb, crawl, fly, swim.

1. Every morning, I __________ to the park for exercise.

2. The baby learned how to __________ yesterday.

3. We __________ to the top of the hill to see the view.

4. The bird __________ over the trees gracefully.

5. She loves to __________ in the pool during summer.

6. Can you __________ to the store and buy some milk?

7. He __________ into the lake with a big splash.

8. They __________ to our house for dinner every Friday.

9. I saw a deer __________ across the road.

10. After the rain, we __________ through the puddles.

Exercise 2: Match the Sentences

Match the sentence halves to make correct sentences.

1. The cat __________ a. into the air.

2. She likes to __________ b. up the tree.

3. They __________ c. fly in the sky.

4. Birds __________ d. ran a marathon.

5. He __________ e. walk on the beach.

6. We __________ f. swam in the lake.

7. The baby __________ g. go to school.

8. I __________ h. comes home every evening.

9. He __________ i. crawled across the floor.

10. They __________ j. jump onto the couch.

Exercise 3: Correct the Mistakes

Identify and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

1. She goes in the park every day.

2. They climbs the mountain every summer.

3. The baby crawling across the floor.

4. He jump into the pool.

5. We swims in the ocean during our vacation.

6. Birds flown south for the winter.

7. I walking to school every morning.

8. The cat jumped in the table.

9. He comes at my house every weekend.

10. She loves to go swimming every week.

Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences

Write a sentence using each verb of movement listed below.

1. Run

2. Fly

3. Crawl

4. Jump

5. Swim

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Adjectives to Describe Uncomfortable Feelings

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Adjectives to Describe Uncomfortable Feelings

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Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. When describing uncomfortable feelings, adjectives can help convey emotions and states of being that are unpleasant or distressing. Here are some common adjectives used to describe uncomfortable feelings:

Common Adjectives for Uncomfortable Feelings

Anxious: Feeling worried or nervous.

Example: She felt anxious about the upcoming exam.

Nervous: Easily agitated or alarmed; apprehensive.

Example: He gets nervous before giving a presentation.

Embarrassed: Feeling self-conscious or ashamed.

Example: She was embarrassed when she tripped in front of everyone.

Upset: Feeling troubled or distressed.

Example: He was upset by the news.

Uncomfortable: Feeling uneasy or awkward.

Example: She felt uncomfortable in the crowded room.

Worried: Feeling anxious or concerned about something.

Example: He is worried about his job interview.

Frightened: Feeling afraid or scared.

Example: She was frightened by the loud noise.

Annoyed: Feeling slightly angry or irritated.

Example: He was annoyed by the constant interruptions.

Depressed: Feeling very sad and without hope.

Example: She has been feeling depressed lately.

Confused: Unable to think clearly; bewildered.

Example: He felt confused by the complex instructions.

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Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct adjective from the list: anxious, nervous, embarrassed, upset, uncomfortable, worried, frightened, annoyed, depressed, confused.

1. She felt __________ about speaking in front of the class.

2. He was __________ when he realized he had lost his wallet.

3. The little girl was __________ by the thunderstorm.

4. I feel __________ when I have to wait in long lines.

5. He was __________ because he couldn't understand the math problem.

6. She gets __________ before taking exams.

7. He felt __________ after hearing about his friend's accident.

8. She was __________ when she made a mistake in her presentation.

9. He was __________ about the deadline for his project.

10. She has been feeling __________ since she moved to a new city.

Exercise 2: Match the Sentences

Match the sentence halves to make correct sentences.

1. She felt __________ a. when he missed his flight.

2. He was __________ b. by the complicated instructions.

3. The dog was __________ c. when she forgot her lines.

4. He felt __________ d. when she saw the spider.

5. She was __________ e. about the upcoming test.

6. He gets __________ f. when he gets interrupted.

7. She felt __________ g. when he heard the bad news.

8. He was __________ h. in crowded places.

9. She gets __________ i. when she can't find her keys.

10. He felt __________ j. before giving a speech.

Exercise 3: Correct the Mistakes

Identify and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

1. She felt worried about the exam and couldn't sleep.

2. He was depressed when he realized he had lost his phone.

3. The boy was embarrassed by the loud noise.

4. I feel confused when I have to speak in front of a large audience.

5. He was nervous because he couldn't understand the homework.

6. She gets anxious before taking important exams.

7. He felt upset after hearing the bad news.

8. She was annoyed when she forgot her book at home.

9. He was uncomfortable about the deadline for the project.

10. She has been feeling frightened since she started her new job.

Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences

Write a sentence using each adjective listed below.

1. Anxious

2. Nervous

3. Embarrassed

4. Upset

5. Uncomfortable

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BBC Learning English - The English We Speak / a doddle

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Feifei is cooking something and Neil thinks it looks and smells delicious! But why does Neil think it might be unhealthy? Learn a new phrase and find out what Feifei is cooking!

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Feifei
Hello and welcome to The English We Speak. I'm Feifei...

Neil
...and I'm Neil. Wow! That food smells amazing! What is it?

Feifei
It's part of my new diet! I've decided to start eating much more healthily as my New Year's resolution!

Neil
You're making me hungry! I'm really impressed with your new healthy lifestyle! Congratulations!

Feifei
Yes! It's a change for the better!

Neil
What?! A change for the butter? You've started eating only butter? Nothing else?! That doesn't sound like a balanced diet!

Feifei
No. I said, 'a change for the better'. We use the expression 'a change for the better' to talk about an improvement in the state or condition of something. For example, my new diet is an improvement in the way I eat!

Neil
Ah, that makes sense. And now I can see what you're eating! So many vegetables! Compared with the takeaway food you used to eat, it really is a change for the better! Maybe you can give me some advice about what to eat!

Feifei
We can talk more about that after these examples.

Examples
The new manager brought in some new plants and repainted the office. The new look really was a change for the better.

Many people feel that four-day working weeks would be a change for the better.

The decision to change the focus of the project was a change for the better.

Feifei
This is The English We Speak from BBC Learning English. We're learning about the expression 'a change for the better'. We use this to say there's been an improvement in the condition or quality of something.

Neil
So, when I stopped eating meat, I felt that it was a change for the better for me! I feel being vegetarian suits me.

Feifei
Yes, and getting regular exercise can also be a change for the better! Do you want to know what else would be a change for the better?

Neil
Sure? What? Less stress? Less work?

Feifei
No. If you never wear that horrible flamingo costume you wore for Hallowe'en again! That really would be a change for the better for all of us!

Neil
Well, that I can't promise! Sorry!

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BBC Learning English - The English We Speak / Change for the better

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Feifei is cooking something and Neil thinks it looks and smells delicious! But why does Neil think it might be unhealthy? Learn a new phrase and find out what Feifei is cooking! Feifei Hello and welcome to The English We Speak. I'm Feifei... Neil ...and I'm Neil. Wow! That food smells amazing!

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