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26 de may. de 2024 · Verbs that are followed by other verbs can take either the gerund or the infinitive. A gerund is a verb ending in "ing" that functions as a noun. An infinitive is the basic or root form of a verb, typically preceded with "to."
- Kenneth Beare
Verbs Followed by Gerunds and Infinitives. In English, if you want to follow a verb with another action, you must use a gerund or infinitive. For example: There are certain verbs that can only be followed by one or the other, and these verbs must be memorized. Many of these verbs are listed below.
Depending on the verb, adjective or noun it follows, we can use the infinitive with or without to e.g. (to) be, (to) have, (to) do. The gerund is the -ing form of a verb. It acts as a noun in a sentence and follows certain verbs, prepositions and adjectives.
See this page for verbs which change their meaning when followed by the gerund or the infinitive. Here are some of the most common verbs that are usually followed by the gerund. enjoy: I enjoyed living in France. fancy: I fancy seeing a film tonight. discuss: We discussed going on holiday together.
Hate, like, love and prefer can be followed either by -ing or a to-infinitive. The difference in meaning is often small. The -ing form emphasises the verb itself. The to-infinitive puts the emphasis more on the preference for, or the results of, the action.
Two very common verbs – make and let – are followed by the infinitive without to. They take the pattern: Verb + noun + infinitive. My parents made me come home early. They wouldn't let me stay out late. The verb dare can be followed by the infinitive with or without to: Verb (+ to) + infinitive.
Some verbs and verb phrases are directly followed a gerund: Paul avoids using chemicals on the vegetables he grows. Some verbs can be followed by a gerund or an infinitive without causing a change in meaning:
