Wednesday, 14 January 2009

Infinitive and Gerunds self-studying

GREAT!!!..I really wanted to practice it more. I have done all the exercises at all levels, but still I need to improve a bit more in gerunds. I have done my own verb's compilation according to my revision; there are a lot more, although. Here it is, it might help:
with to or ing (different meaning):
  • forget
  • go on
  • like
  • regret
  • remember
  • stop
  • try

with to or ing (similar meaning):

  • being
  • continue
  • intend
  • propose
  • start

normally followed with to:

  • allow
  • attempt
  • deserve
  • expect
  • fail
  • manage
  • neglect
  • threaten
  • intent
  • refuse
  • order
  • want

normally without to:

  • had better
  • would rather
  • would sooner
  • why not
  • modal verbs as;can; might, will, could, should

normally followed by ing:

  • avoid
  • admit
  • detest
  • imagine
  • keep on
  • remember
  • involve
  • mind
  • miss
  • put off
  • risk
  • regret
  • feel
  • stand
  • worth
  • admit
  • consider
  • deny
  • finish

normally followed by object and infinite without to:

  • make
  • let
  • help

normally followed by object and infinitive with to:

  • beg
  • dare
  • encourage
  • invite
  • persuade
  • urge
  • expect

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