To infinitive and gerund (inTo infinitive and gerund (ing-form)g-form)

We can use either to-infinitive or an We can use either to-infinitive or an –ing form after these verbs–ing form after these verbs

• Begin

• Continue

• Start

• Intend

ExamplesExamples

• They began mixing with the wrong people

• They began to mix with the wrong people.

• She intends buying a new house.

• She intends to buy a new house.

These verbs are followed by to-These verbs are followed by to-infinitiveinfinitive

• Agree

• Choose

• Decide

• Plan

• Promise

• Refuse

• Want

examplesexamples

• “At last I realized I had destroyed my life” he said,”but I didn’t want to destroy my daughter’s too, so I chose to live a new life with her.”

These verbs are followed by-ing forThese verbs are followed by-ing formm

Admit

Avoid

Consider

Deny

Enjoy

Risk

Suggest

ExamplesExamples

• I really enjoy protecting people and catching thieves.

• The teacher suggested taking the students to the zoo.

• My feet started shaking and there was a pain in my chest.

• I suggested cutting down on my meals.

More about -ingMore about -ing

• Used as a noun

• Dancing will help me get slimmer.

• After a preposition

• I am thinking of getting a new mobile.

• As an adjective

• Your working hour will be from nine to five

More examplesMore examples

• I am thinking of being a policeman. I would like to have an exciting job like this.

• My sister can be really silly and annoying

• The lyrics are touching. They can touch my heart and make me smile or cry.