Share Gerunds and Infinitives: Right or Wrong?
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We don’t have enough money for buy a car.
Wrong: We don’t have enough money to buy a car.
It is terrible to losing a friend.
Wrong: It is terrible to lose a friend.
We can offer to help them, but they may not accept it.
Right!
It is sometimes confusing when I try to understanding English.
Wrong: It is sometimes confusing when I try to understand English.
I can’t afford studying at that college.
Wrong: I can't afford to study at that college.
We all to need improve our English.
Wrong: We all need to improve our English.
We avoided to tell her about the bad news because she was so sick.
Wrong: We avoided telling her about the bad news because she was so sick.
Sometimes, I like changing my hairstyle.
Right!
Eat at a Thai restaurant was a new experience for my friend.
Wrong: Eating at a Thai restaurant was a new experience for my friend.
Actually, to talk to each other is the best way to improve a marriage.
Wrong: Actually, talking to each other is the best way to improve a marriage.
Last week, I spent two hours to fix a flat tire.
Wrong: Last week, I spent two hours fixing a flat tire.
I would like changing my role, but that is impossible.
Wrong: I would like to change my role, but that is impossible.
It is true that many people enjoy to watch television.
Wrong: It is true that many people enjoy watching television
I’m thinking to changing my career.
Wrong: I'm thinking about / of changing my career.
I hope learning English very quickly because I am applying for a new job.
Wrong: I hope to learn English quickly because I am applying for a new job.
Last year, I dreamed about to get married with my husband.
Wrong: Last year, I dreamed about / of getting married with my husband.
