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VERBS FOLLOWED BY INFINITIVE OR GERUND (NO CHANGE IN MEANING) VERBS FOLLOWED BY INFINITIVE OR GERUND (CHANGE IN MEANING)
Some verbs can be followed by a gerund (an “-ing” form) Some verbs change their meaning depending on the form of the verb that
or a “to” infinitive, with little or no change in meaning. follows them. The infinitive is used to describe the purpose of the main
You can often use both forms interchangeably. verb’s action. The gerund is often used to talk about the action which is
happening around the same time as the main verb’s action.
FURTHER EXAMPLES
FURTHER EXAMPLES
VERB + INFINITIVE VERB + GERUND
OTHER VERBS FOLLOWED BY INFINITIVE OR GERUND (NO CHANGE IN MEANING)
VERBS FOLLOWED BY
INFINITIVE OR GERUND
(NO CHANGE IN MEANING)
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