Week 4: Lesson 12. Verbs + to + infinitive / -ing: change in meaning
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I tried______(lift)the heavy box, but it was too difficult.

to lift

If the machine doesn’t work, try______(press)this button.

pressing

We stopped______(get)some coffee on our way.

to get

He stopped______(smoke)last year.

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We regret______(inform)you that your application was unsuccessful.

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I meant______(call)you yesterday, but I forgot.

<p>to call</p> Signup and view all the answers

Moving to another country means______(adapt)to a new culture.

<p>adapting</p> Signup and view all the answers

I regret______(spend)so much money on that outfit.

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I remember______(go)to the beach as a child.

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I’ll never forget______(meet)you for the first time.

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After finishing high school, she went on______(study)medicine.

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He went on______(talk) despite everyone looking tired.

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Flashcards

Infinitive of Purpose

To use an infinitive after certain verbs like 'try', 'want', 'need', etc. to express purpose or intention.

Gerund

To use the '-ing' form of a verb after certain verbs like 'stop', 'start', 'finish', etc. to describe an ongoing action.

Infinitive after Verbs of Regret, Remember, Forget

To use an infinitive after verbs like 'regret', 'remember', 'forget', etc. to express a past action.

Gerund after Verbs of Regret, Remember, Forget

To use the '-ing' form of a verb after verbs like 'regret', 'remember', 'forget', etc. to express an action that happened in the past.

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Gerund after 'Mean'

To use the '-ing' form of a verb after 'mean' to express an intention.

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Infinitive after 'Mean'

To use an infinitive after 'mean' to express an intention.

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Gerund after 'Go On'

To use the '-ing' form of a verb after 'go on' to indicate that an action continues.

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Infinitive after 'Go On'

To use an infinitive after 'go on' to indicate a change in activity.

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Need to + Infinitive

To express a necessity or obligation.

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Try to + Infinitive

To express a suggestion or recommendation.

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Want to + Infinitive

To express a desire.

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Mean to + Infinitive

To express a plan or intention.

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