English – Grammar: Gerunds and Infinitives Verbs Patterns – 3rd Year Middle School – Algerian Curriculum

Gerunds and Infinitives: Verb Patterns

Some verbs are followed by gerunds (verb-ing), others by infinitives (to + verb), and some by both with a change in meaning.

Verbs + Gerund (enjoy, finish, avoid, suggest, keep, mind, practice)

I enjoy reading. She avoids eating junk food.

Verbs + Infinitive (want, need, hope, plan, decide, promise, expect)

I want to travel. They hope to win.

Verbs + Both (like, start, begin, hate, love)

I like swimming / I like to swim. (similar meaning)

Verbs where meaning changes (remember, forget, stop, try)

I remembered to lock the door. (I didn t forget)
I remember locking the door. (I recall doing it)

Exercises

1. Complete: I enjoy ___ (play) football. She wants ___ (become) a doctor.