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Verb Patterns -ing OR infinitive

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  • Correct the sentence: I didn't feel well but I managed going to work
    to go
  • What's the difference in meaning when using -ing or infinitive after certain verbs? I forgot to lock the door VS I forgot telling him about what happened
    forget + verb-ing = forget a past action / forget + to + infinitive = forget something that you needed to do
  • He avoids ___________ (do) anything that will get him in trouble
    doing
  • Correct the sentence: I don't feel like have dinner, I've got a headache
    having
  • Correct the sentence: Not all of the students can afford going abroad on the trip
    to go
  • Are you prepared ___________ (work) hard?
    to work
  • What's the difference in meaning when using -ing or infinitive after certain verbs? I remember seeing you on Saturday night VS I must remember to take my keys
    remember + -ing = having a memory of a past action / remember + to + infinitive = remember an action you need to do
  • I stopped to drink/drinking water because I had been running for an hour
    to drink
  • The tour guide advised the tourists (take/not) much money out with them
    not to take
  • You are not allowed (speak) Spanish in English class
    to speak
  • My parents can't afford buying/to buy me a lot of new clothes
    to buy
  • I'll go if you agree ___________ (drive)
    to drive
  • What's the difference in meaning when using -ing or infinitive after certain verbs? We regret sending our daughter to that school VS I regret to inform you that your application was unsuccessful
    regret + verb-ing = we wish we hadn't / regret +to + infinitive = I'm sorry to tell you (FORMAL)
  • She was afraid of ___________ (be) hurt
    being
  • She suggested ___________ (visit) the buzzing city centre
    visiting
  • I forgot doing/to do my homework
    to do
  • Correct the sentence: The security guard refused let me in without ID
    to let
  • He denies steal/stealing the money
    stealing
  • Her mam offered ___________ (make) us tea
    to make
  • I'm really looking forward to go/going on the cruise
    going
  • I refuse ___________ (accept) that there's no alternative
    to accept
  • You have to learn putting up/to put up with certain things in a big family
    to put up with
  • What's the difference in meaning when using -ing or infinitive after certain verbs? She stopped to have a drink VS She stopped going to the gym
    stop + to + infinitive = stop one thing in order to do something else / stop + verb-ing = finish doing something
  • Most of the time we enjoy helping/to help with the housework
    helping
  • Are you planning of getting/to get a new phone?
    to get
  • I would consider ___________ (move) to the UK
    moving
  • I regret to tell/telling her my secret, she has told everyone
    telling
  • What's the difference in meaning when using -ing or infinitive after certain verbs? I tried working at the weekend but it was too tiring VS I tried to open the door but I couldn't
    try + verb-ing = try as an experiment, the action may not be successful / try + to + infinitive = make an effort, the action may be difficult or impossible
  • I can't imagine ___________ (leave) Spain
    leaving
  • It's not worth to learn/learning Portuguese, they speak English really well in Portugal
    learning
  • I hope ___________ (study) French at university
    to study
  • He expected ___________ (get) a high mark in his test but he was disappointed
    to get
  • I promise helping/to help you with your project
    to help
  • I can't stand to smoke/smoking, it's a really bad habit
    smoking
  • Do you mind moving/to move your car please? It's blocking the road
    moving
  • Aidan is not very good at play/playing football
    playing
  • What would you like doing/to do this evening?
    to do