Introduction

Some verbs can only be followed by "to" + verb.

Other verbs must be followed by a gerund ("-ing").

And some verbs can be followed by both verb forms.

Examples

• I would like to go shopping.
• She enjoys going to the cinema.
• I prefer reading/to read.

Examples of verbs which must be followed by "to" + verb:

• would like
• want
• need
• forget
• promise

Examples of verbs which must be followed by a gerund ("–ing"):

• enjoy
• mind
• finish
• suggest

Examples of verbs which can be followed by either form:

• like
• love
• hate
• prefer
• continue

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Practice

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1)

Susan loves    horses. (ride)

 

2)

My father needs    to the hospital. (go)

 

3)

I don't mind    . (wash up)

 

4)

Don't forget    the bathroom. (clean)

 

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Further practice

Complete the sentences with the correct answer from a, b, c or d:
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1)

We really enjoyed ____ the city last weekend.
 

visited

visit

visiting

to visit

 

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2)

Julie doesn't mind ____ extra hours.
 

to work

worked

working

work

 

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3)

My brother hates ____ for a walk.
 

going

went

have gone

go

 

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4)

I promise ____ the report tomorrow.
 

to finish

finish

finished

finishing

 

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5)

Would you like ____ my umbrella.
 

borrowing

to borrow

borrow

borrowing

 

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6)

They want ____ the highest mountain.
 

climbed

climb

to climb

climbing

 

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