Verbs following Verbs: Gerunds vs. Infinitives
Practice verbs following verbs: gerunds vs. infinitives with interactive fill-in-the-blank exercises. This unit is part of the complexity level of our English grammar course, designed for PTE and IELTS test takers.
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When two verbs are next to each other in a sentence, the second verb must change its form. The first verb dictates the rule. Some verbs are followed by a Gerund (the '-ing' form).
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Verbs that usually take a Gerund involve preferences or processes: 'enjoy', 'mind', 'avoid', 'finish', and 'suggest'. For example, 'I enjoy reading' or 'She finished eating.'
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Other verbs are followed by an Infinitive ('to' + base verb). These often involve plans or desires: 'want', 'decide', 'hope', 'plan', and 'promise'. For example, 'I want to go' or 'He decided to stay.' Some verbs (like 'like' or 'start') can take both with no change in meaning.
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