GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES

We normally use VERB + TO + INFINITIVE for plans, decisions and intentions. We normally use VERB + GERUND (-ing) for activities, experiences and things we enjoy or avoid

He admitted

cheating on the test

You should avoid

driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol

I am used to

waking up early

I can`t help

laughing at his jokes

I can`t stand

waiting in long lines

Are you considering

buying a new car?

They delayed

opening the new store

She denied

stealing the money

We discussed

moving to another city

I dislike

washing the dishes

We ended up

staying at home

I enjoy

listening to music

Do you fancy

going out tonight?

I feel like

eating pizza

Have you finished

doing your homework?

I’ll never forget

visiting Paris

You will get used to

living here

Let’s go

swimming tomorrow

Can you imagine

winning the lottery?

This job will involve

travelling a lot

It’s no use

crying over spilled milk

That movie is worth

watching

Please, keep

trying! You’re doing great

I look forward to

hearing from you soon

Did he mention

going to the party tonight?

Do you mind

opening the window?

I miss

living in my hometown

We had to postpone

having the meeting

You need to practise

speaking English every day

Don’t put off

doing your homework

I don’t recall

meeting him before

I recommend

visiting Prague in autumn

She resents

being told what to do

I can’t resist

eating chocolate

Don’t risk

losing all your money

They spend time

playing video games

Why did you suggest

going to that restaurant?

Our teacher won’t tolerate

cheating on exams

I understand

feeling nervous before an interview

I can’t afford

to buy a new car

They agreed

to help us with the project

She appears

to be tired today

We arranged

to meet at 8 PM

He asked

to speak with the manager

Would you care

to join us for dinner?

He claims

to know the truth

We decided

to go to the beach

They demand

to see the results

You deserve

to win this prize

I expect

to arrive on time

She failed

to pass her driving test

Don’t forget

to lock the door

I hope I have a chance

to travel this summer

Don’t hesitate

to ask any questions

Children learn

to speak by listening

He managed

to finish his work early

I didn’t mean

to hurt your feelings

I need

to buy some milk

He offered

to carry my bags

We plan

to visit Rome next year

They are preparing

to leave

She pretended

to be asleep

I promise

to call you later

He refused

to eat his vegetables

You seem

to be very happy today

I struggle

to wake up early

I swear

to tell the truth

He threatened

to call the police

She volunteered

to clean the kitchen

We are waiting

to catch the bus

I want

to learn how to cook

I wish

to speak to the doctor

I would like

to order a coffee

The doctor advised

me to rest

My parents allow

me to go out

She asked

him to help her

He begged

her to stay

The rain caused

us to delay

He challenged

me to play

I convinced

him to join the team

They dared

him to jump into the pool

The app enables

users to learn faster

My teacher encouraged

me to study hard

I expect

you to arrive on time

The rules forbid

visitors to touch the art / smoking here

They forced

him to sign the paper

They hired

her to manage the project

He instructed

them to wait here

She invited

us to attend the party

I need

you to do me a favor

The boss ordered

him to leave

They don’t permit

people to smoke here

She persuaded

me to buy the dress

Please remind

me to call him

The job requires

you to speak English

My dad taught

me to drive

She told

me to shut the door

They urged

him to accept the job

I want

you to be happy

He warned

us to be careful