Share A4 Complete verbs + to or 'ing'
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I tried ________ spinach, but I didn't like it. (try something and find out what it's like)
eating
He likes _________ (bake) cakes. (The action or experience is more important)
baking
He likes _________ (bake) cakes for special occasions. (the result of the action is more important, or to describe a habit/something we prefer)
to bake
I hate __________ (play) sports.
playing (-ING form is more common after hate & love)
I love __________ (do) gymnastics.
doing (-ING form is more common after love & hate)
I like ________ (make) jam. (emphasis on the experience/action)
making
We have a lot of fruit in the garden. I like _______ (make) jam every year.
to make (a habit or preference)
If you prefer ________ (not / go) camping there are youth hostels nearby.
not to go (a habit or preference)
He will attempt ________ (break) the national record for the 1,500 metres.
to break
Why did you choose ________ (study) arts?
to study
We managed _________ (cross) the valley.
to cross
Ben offered _________ (take) me home.
to take
Jack refused ______ (fight) in such an immoral war.
to fight
She seems ________ (understand) most of what we say.
to understand
She keeps ___________ (change) her mind about the wedding.
changing
We just couldn’t imagine Gerry ________ (sing) in public.
singing
