Some verbsand adjectives can be followed by either an –ing form or an infinitive. In some cases, there is a difference of meaning.
Complete the following sentences using either a gerund or an infinitive.
1I still remember ............... my first car.
Wrong!
Use "buying" because "remember" refers to a memory of an earlier action.
2Don't forget ............... the door when you leave.
Wrong!
Use "to lock" because "forget" refers to something you must do later.
3I enjoyed ............... the movie.
Wrong!
Use "watching" because "enjoy" is followed by a gerund.
4She avoided ............... them because she was in a hurry to leave.
Wrong!
Use "meeting" because "avoid" is followed by a gerund.
5You promised ............... me a diamond necklace for my birthday.
Wrong!
Use "to buy" because "promise" is followed by an infinitive.
6She has agreed ...............
Wrong!
Use "to come" because "agree" is followed by an infinitive.
7I thanked them ............... me out.
Wrong!
Use "for helping" because "thank someone for" is followed by a gerund.
8I expect him ............... at 4 o'clock.
Wrong!
Use "to call" because "expect someone" is followed by an infinitive.
9Would you like ............... with us?
Wrong!
Use "to come" because "would like" is followed by an infinitive.
10I don't feel like ............... it.
Wrong!
Use "doing" because "feel like" is followed by a gerund.
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- I still remember buying my first car.
- Don’t forget to lock the door when you leave.
- I enjoyed watching the movie.
- She avoided meeting them because she was in a hurry to leave.
- You promised to buy me a diamond necklace for my birthday.
- She has agreed to come.
- I thanked them for helping me out.
- I expect him to call at 4 o’clock.
- Would you like to come with us?
- I don’t feel like doing it.