verb + infinitive or verb + -ing?¶
A) verbs + to …(I want to do)¶
want | plan | decide | try |
hope | expect | offer | forget |
need | promise | refuse | learn |
- What do you want to do this night?
- Today is Sunday. We don’t need to go to shcool.
- Bilge has decided to sell his bcycle.
- You forgot to switch off the light when you went out.
B verbs + -ing (I enjoy doing)¶
enjoy | stop | suggest |
mind | finish |
- We enjoy danc**ing**.
- I don’t mind gett**ing** up early.
- Has it stopped rain**ing**?
- Arif suggested go**ing** to the cinema.
C verbs + -ing or to …¶
like | love | start | continue |
prefer | hate | begin |
- Do you like gett**ing** up early? or Do you like to get up earyl?
- I prefer travell**ing** by car. or I prefer to travel by car.
D Would like to …(etc.)¶
would like | would love |
would prefer | would hate |
- Mr 100 would like to meet you.