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| Read some of the sentences below and try to understand in which situations they are used correctly or incorrectly. |
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| Examples of how "Verb + ing" is used: |
| Read the following to understand the correct and incorrect usage: |
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I wish that dog would stop barking. It’s driving me mad.
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I wish that dog would stop to bark. It’s driving me mad.
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I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind waiting.
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I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind to wait. |
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Hurry up! I don’t want to risk missing the train.
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Hurry up! I don’t want to risk to miss the train.
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Verbs usually followed by "-ING" include: avoid, consider, deny, enjoy, finish, imagine,
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keep(on), mind, postpone, risk, stop, suggest, recommend, etc…
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It was a nice day, so we decided to go for a walk.
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It was a nice day, so we decided going for a walk.
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They don’t have much money. They can’t afford to go out very often.
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They don’t have much money. They can’t afford going out very often. |
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Our neighbour threatened to call the police if we didn’t stop the noise.
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Our neighbour threatened calling the police if we didn’t stop the noise.
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Verbs usually followed by "to" include: afford, agree, arrange, decide, deserve, fail,
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forget, hope, learn, manage, offer, plan, promise, refuse, threaten, etc…
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Let’s learn how to use the above words!　＜練習å•é¡Œï¼ž
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Fill in the blanks using ‘ing’ or ‘to’ with the correct form of the verb in parenthesis.
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1. Don’t forget ________ the letter I gave you. (post) |
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2. He tried to avoid ________ my question. (answer) |
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3.I enjoy ________ to music. (listen) |
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4. Jill has decided not ________ a car. (buy) |
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5. Kate failed ________ a good impression at the job interview. (make) |
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6. We need to change our routine. We can’t go on ________ like this. (live) |
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7. David tends ________ things. (forget) |
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8. She refused ________ us her name. (tell) |
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9. She suggested ________ financial advice from a professional. (seek) |
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10. Do you know how ________ to John’s house. (get) |
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11. I’ve given up ________ to lose weight. It’s impossible!! (try) |
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12. I like ________ a student. (be) |
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13. I truly recommend ___________ with a lawyer to solve your legal issues. (consult) |
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14. Would you suggest ___________ to the airport early to avoid delays? (go) |
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15. Due to the inclimate weather, we should consider ___________ the picnic to next week. (postpone) |
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Answers:
1. to post 2. answering 3. listening 4. to buy 5. to make 6. living 7. to forget 8. to tell 9. seeking 10. to get 11. trying 12. being 13. consulting 14. going 15. postponing
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