to infinitive and gerund (ing-form)
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To infinitive and gerund (ing-form). We can use either to-infinitive or an –ing form after these verbs. Begin Continue Start Intend. Examples. They began mixing with the wrong people They began to mix with the wrong people. She intends buying a new house. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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.