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Gerunds and Infinitives

B1

Know when to use -ing or to + verb.

Explanation

Some verbs are followed by a gerund (enjoy doing), others by an infinitive (want to do).

When to use it

After certain verbs, prepositions and adjectives.

Examples

  • I enjoy reading.
  • She decided to stay.

Common mistakes

  • "I enjoy to read".
  • Forgetting the gerund after prepositions.

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