VERB + ING OR VERB + INFINITIVE



VERB + ING OR VERB + INFINITIVE



After certain verbs we use the -ing form, and after other verbs we use the infinitive. Sometimes we can use either form and there is no change in meaning. Occasionally we can use either form and there is a change in meaning.
So what’s the rule for whether we use the -ing form or the infinitive?
Sorry, there isn’t a rule. You have to learn which verbs go with which pattern.
The verbs followed by  -ing include enjoy, mind, stop and recommend.
Los verbos seguidos por - los ing (incluyen disfrute, importe, detenga y recomiende.)
·         I told him you really enjoy cooking.
·         Would you mind helping me?
·         It didn't stop raining all day yesterday.
·         Daisy recommends trying Alfie’s tiramisu.
The negative is verb + not + -ing.
Imagine not having pizza! I eat it all the time.
Verbs usually followed by –ing stop     finish     imagine     suggest     recommend      avoid      mind      miss      risk      enjoy
detenga el acabado imagine sugiera recomiende evita el riesgo de errada de mente disfrute
·         I thought you could say: 'I recommend that you see that film'?
·         Yes, you’re right, you can. But we’re not looking at the more complex patterns with that or an object today.
OK, what about the verbs followed by the infinitive?
These include decide, want, promise, plan and forget.
Éstos incluyen decide, quiera, prometa, planee y se olvida.
·         She decided to go with Elliot instead.
·         I wanted to visit Rome.
·         She promised to take me there.
·         I planned to go to some real Italian restaurants.
·         She didn’t forget to phone.
The negative is verb + not + infinitive.
They decided not to make pizza.
Here are more verbs  that are usually followed by the infinitive:
Hope     offer     fail     agree     forget     manage     learn     afford     arrange     ask     expect     would like     decide     plan     promise     want     invite
What about the verbs that can be followed by either form?
These include   start  ,  begin , continue and bo th er.
It started raining. or  It started to rain.
Don’t bother waiting for me.  or  Don’t bother to wait for me.
The verbs like, love and hate can be followed by -ing or the infinitive when talking about repeated actions.
I love reading long novels.   (British English or American English)
I love to read long novels.    (American English)


















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