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Some verbs in English are followed by another verb in the -ing form. The most common of these verbs are verbs of liking and disliking: love, like, enjoy, don’t mind, don’t like, hate. If we use another verb after these verbs, it often takes the -ing form.

I love going to the gym.

I like reading.

I enjoy travelling.

I don’t mind cooking.

I don’t like doing homework.

I hate getting up early.

The second verb is in the -ing form in the past too.

When I was a child I hated going to school. (NOT I hated went to school.)

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What's the difference between "try to do" & "try doing"? English grammar

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MAKE
SEE
LET
HELP
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English grammar practice exercise for pre-intermediate and intermediate level

In this exercise you will practise verbs which are followed by an object + to + infinitive structure.

After some verbs we use the structure someone + to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form include want, ask, tell, would like, advise, allow, expect, encourage, force, help, invite, order, persuade, need.
They helped their neighbour to fix his car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
He told his assistant to send the parcel.
She persuaded him to have lunch with her.
We need someone to help us.

Exercise instructions

The following sentences all have a verb + object + to + infinitive structure. Complete each sentence by putting the words in brackets into the correct form.

See also
Intermediate grammar exercise: verb + object + to + infinitive vs. verb + object + bare infinitive (without "to") List of verb structures

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Intermediate grammar exercise (B1 level): verb + object + to infinitive structure

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English grammar practice exercise for pre-intermediate and intermediate level In this exercise you will practise verbs which are followed by an object + to + infinitive structure. Exercise instruct...

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TELL
ASK
WANT
WARN
PERSUADE
SHOW
NEED
GET

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AGREE
DECIDE
HAPPEN
OFFER
SEEM
INTEND
EXPECT

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CONSIDER
FINISH
IMAGINE
MISS
MIND
SPEND(TIME)
ENJOY
BE

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that could work with (TO) or (ING) with DIFFERENT meaning.

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Are you wondering whether to use a gerund or an infinitive? Wonder no more! Use these Gerunds and Infinitives Exercises.

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Quick online practice

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Wed, 12/19/2012 - 08:33 - Chris McCarthy

New Update: EC is now virtual! Check out Online English Classes

A gerund is a noun made from a verb by adding "-ing."

Infinitives are the "to" form of the verb.

It can be tricky to remember which verbs are followed by the infinitive (the to form) of the verb and which are followed by the gerund (the ing form) of the verb.

Try to remember that:

"I Gerunds are often used when actions are real, fixed, or completed. enjoy cooking."

"He Infinitives are often used when actions are unreal, abstract, or future: wants to swim."

Sometimes the use of a gerund or an infinitive can change the meaning of a sentence. Can you explain the difference between these two sentences? Leave your answer in the comments area.
"I remembered to take my umbrella."
"I remembered taking my umbrella."
Here is a quick exercise so you can test your knowledge. In each sentence, choose either the gerund or infinitive. Then why don't you make your own sentences using the verbs below. I hope you find this useful - good luck!
Lesson by Caroline, English teacher at EC English.

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Wed, 12/19/2012 - 08:33 - Chris McCarthy New Update: EC is now virtual! Check out Online English Classes A gerund is a noun made from a verb by adding "-ing." Infinitives are the "to" form of the verb.

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Cómo Usar Gerunds + Infinitives en inglés

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Examples of these cases:

I stopped TO buy chocolate.
I stopped buying chocolate.

Remember TO bring your workbooks.
I remember bringing my workbook.

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Cuando ya me explicaron 3 veces y aun no entiendo

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Watch and share Cuando Ya Me Explicaron 3 Veces Y Aun No Entiendo GIFs on Gfycat

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We also have SOME VERBS that could work with (TO) or (ING) with the SAME meaning.

She loves TO go the beach in summer.
She loves going to the beach in summer.

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We also have other rules: when we have a PREPOSITION and a VERB together we need to add ING to the verb. THIS IS A MUST

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Some examples with (ING)
I enjoy listening to music while I do my homework.

My friends and I miss going to school when everything was much easier.

We spent two months working on this project.

They are finishing studying their career in the next three months

Would you mind turning the fan on? It's too hot in here

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Some examples with (TO)
She wanted TO apply for the scholarship in Australia but she didn't reach the deadline.

They offered TO pay for the meal.

The people in town had refused TO accept the increase of gas.

He promised TO arrive early for our date but he came as late as usual.

She prefers TO stay home on a Sunday afternoon.

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Many times in English when we have two verbs together we have to something to separate them. It's like they don't get along well unless they have something in between.