-ing form or infinitive Part I

Verb/noun/adjective phrase + -ing form Some verb, noun and adjective phrases Some verb, noun and adjective phrases are usually followed by –ing form the –ing form. These include: admitescapemind appreciatefacemiss avoidfancypostpone cant helpfeel likepractise delayfinishput off denygive upresist detestinvolverisk discusskeep (on)suggest dislikementionunderstand enjoy

Verb/noun/adjective phrase + full infinitive Some verb, noun and adjective phrases Some verb, noun and adjective phrases are usually full infinitive followed by the full infinitive. These include: ableencourageprepare affordexpectpretend agreefailpromise appearhappenrefuse arrangehelpseem askhopetend attemptmanagewant begofferwish chooseplanwould like decidepleased

Verb + bare infinitive Some verbs can be Some verbs can be followed by an object + the bare infinitive These include: feel-let-notice-watch- hear-make-see-

verbs feel, hear, notice, see and watch by the –ing form.The verbs feel, hear, notice, see and watch can also be followed by the –ing form. We often use the bare infinitive for a completed action (from start to finish). We often use the bare infinitive for a completed action (from start to finish). We often use the –ing form for an action in progress at the time. We often use the –ing form for an action in progress at the time. Ex. I heard Miss Jenkins tell Julie not to do that. (= I heard all of it.) Ex. I heard Miss Jenkins tell Julie not to do that. (= I heard all of it.) I heard Miss Jenkins telling Julie not to do that. (= I heard part of it.) I heard Miss Jenkins telling Julie not to do that. (= I heard part of it.) passivehear, makeseethe full infinitive.In the passive, hear, make and see are followed by the full infinitive. Ex. Active: The teacher made me stand in the corner. Passive: I was made to stand in the corner (by the teacher). Passive: I was made to stand in the corner (by the teacher). Watch out!

Verb + full infinitive or –ing-form with a little or no change in meaning Some verbs can be Some verbs can be followed by the full infinitive or the –ing form with a little or no change in meaning. to do We continued to do experiments in the lab all afternoon. doing We continued doing experiments in the lab all afternoon. These include: begincontinueintendprefer cant bear/stand hatelovestart

Verb + full infinitive or –ing-form with a change in meaning Some verbs can be the full infinitive Some verbs can be followed by the full infinitive or the –ing form the –ing form. The choice depends on the meaning. rememberhitting I remember teachers at my school hitting children when they were naughty! Didrememberto do Did you remember to do your homework?. These include: considerimaginemeanstop forgetlearnregretteach go onlikeremembertry