четверг, 17 октября 2013 г.


Infinitive or -ing?


Sometimes we need to decide whether to use a verb in its:
-ing form (doing, singing)

or

infinitive form (to do, to sing).

For example, only one of the following sentences is correct. Which one?
I dislike working late. (???)
I dislike to work late. (???)
When to use the infinitive

The infinitive form is used after certain verbs:
- forget, help, learn, teach, train
- choose, expect, hope, need, offer, want, would like
- agree, encourage, pretend, promise
- allow, can/can't afford, decide, manage, mean, refuse

I forgot to close the window.
Mary needs to leave early.
Why are they encouraged to learn English?
We can't afford to take a long holiday.

The infinitive form is always used after adjectives, for example:
- disappointed, glad, happy, pleased, relieved, sad, surprised
I was happy to help them.
She will be delighted to see you.

This includes too + adjective:
The water was too cold to swim in.
Is your coffee too hot to drink?

The infinitive form is used after adjective + enough:
He was strong enough to lift it.
She is rich enough to buy two.
When to use -ing

The -ing form is used when the word is the subject of a sentence or clause:
Swimming is good exercise.
Doctors say that smoking is bad for you.

The -ing form is used after a preposition:
I look forward to meeting you.
They left without saying "Goodbye."

The -ing form is used after certain verbs:
- avoid, dislike, enjoy, finish, give up, mind/not mind, practise
I dislike getting up early.
Would you mind opening the window?


Infinitive or -ing

1 We like... our grandmother on Sundays. (visit)

2 I might want... your Science notes.(borrow)
3 My father hates     a tie to work. (wear)
4 We can't afford ...a vacation this summer.(take)
5 The company was pleased ...your thank-you letter. (receive)
6 Would you mind ...a window? (open)
7 My suitcase is light enough ...this time. (carry)
8 She cannot leave the table without... her dinner. ( finish)
9.The music will continue ...until you turn it off.(play)
10 My little brother dislikes ...his hair brushed.(have)

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