Gerund vs.

Infinitive

Gerund vs Infinitive

• There is no rule for determining wich verbs are followed by gerunds and which by infinitives.

• However you can notice that modifies how to do the action if continously or not, OR to state that you are sure about how to do it.

• We use infinitives VERB + OBJECT + INFINITIVE after certain verbs: hope try need want learn decide promise agree

advice invite allow ask tell warn would like

• We use gerunds VERB + GERUND after certain verbs, incluiding:

avoid enjoy stop finish give up consider like hate not mind love enjoy stop finish

• Some verbs can be followed by either, with little or no change of meaning. I like watching TV/ I like to watch TV.

• I try to make a list for how I will spend my money.

• I enjoy finding offers when I go shooping.

• I prefer to pay in cash/I prefer paying in cash.