Gerunds vs Infinitives

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Which form correctly completes the sentence: We decided __________ to France for our honeymoon.

  • to go (correct)
  • going

Which form correctly completes the sentence: Don’t forget __________ off all the lights before you leave.

  • to turn (correct)
  • turning

Which form correctly completes the sentence: He helped me __________ the car on a cold morning.

  • starting
  • to start (correct)

Which form correctly completes the sentence: I hope __________ you again next year.

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Which form correctly completes the sentence: I’m learning __________ this month.

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Which form correctly completes the sentence: I need __________ to the bank to withdraw some money.

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Which form correctly completes the sentence: He offered __________ me to the airport.

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Which form correctly completes the sentence: They’re planning __________ married soon.

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Which form correctly completes the sentence: He pretended __________ asleep.

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Which form correctly completes the sentence: He promised __________ me back later.

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Which form correctly completes the sentence: Remember __________ your homework tomorrow.

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Which form correctly completes the sentence: She started __________ when she saw the letter.

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Which form correctly completes the sentence: I’m trying __________ a better job.

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Which form correctly completes the sentence: I want __________ home now.

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Which form correctly completes the sentence: I’d like __________ a new car this year.

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Which form correctly completes the sentence: I enjoy __________ in bed before sleeping.

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Which form correctly completes the sentence: Have you finished __________ yet?

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Which form correctly completes the sentence: I have to go on __________ until midnight.

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Which form correctly completes the sentence: I hate __________ early on weekends.

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Which form correctly completes the sentence: I like __________ lunch outside in the garden.

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Flashcards

Decide + infinitive or gerund?

Decided is followed by 'to' + infinitive.

Forget + infinitive or gerund?

Forget something that you need to do.

Help + infinitive?

Help + bare infinitive or 'to' infinitive.

Hope + infinitive or gerund?

Hope is followed by 'to' + infinitive.

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Learn + infinitive or gerund?

Learning something is followed by 'to' + infinitive.

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Need + infinitive or gerund?

Need is followed by 'to' + infinitive.

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Offer + infinitive or gerund?

Offer is followed by 'to' + infinitive.

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Plan + infinitive or gerund?

Plan is followed by 'to' + infinitive.

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Pretend + infinitive or gerund?

Pretend is followed by 'to' + infinitive.

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Promise + infinitive or gerund?

Promise is followed by 'to' + infinitive.

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Remember + infinitive or gerund?

Remember to do something in the future.

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Start + infinitive or gerund?

Start can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive.

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Try + infinitive or gerund?

Try + 'to' infinitive means to attempt.

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Want + infinitive or gerund?

Want is followed by 'to' + infinitive.

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Would like + infinitive or gerund?

Would like is followed by 'to' + infinitive.

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Enjoy + infinitive or gerund?

Enjoy is followed by a gerund.

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Finish + infinitive or gerund?

Finish is followed by a gerund.

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Go on + infinitive or gerund?

Continue + gerund emphasizes ongoing nature.

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Hate + infinitive or gerund?

Hate can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive.

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Like + infinitive or gerund?

Like can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive.

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Study Notes

  • The following are examples of verbs followed by either gerunds or infinitives.

Verbs Followed by Infinitives

  • Decide, forget, help, hope, learn, need, offer, plan, pretend, promise, remember, try, want, would like.

Verbs Followed by Gerunds

  • Enjoy, finish, go on, hate, like, love, don't mind, spend (time), stop.

Verbs Followed by Either Gerunds or Infinitives

  • Start.

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