Here are some of the most common verbs that are followed by the gerund:
enjoy | I enjoyed working in France |
fancy | I fancy watching a film tonight |
discuss | We discussed doing project together |
dislike | I dislike standing in queues |
finish | We've finished preparing for the presentation |
mind | I don't mind coming early |
suggest | He suggested staying at the Hayat Hotel |
recommend | They recommended meeting earlier |
keep | He kept working, although he felt ill |
avoid | She avoided talking to her mother |
And here are some common verbs followed by 'to' and the infinitive:
agree | He agreed to give a presentation at the meeting |
ask | I asked to leave early |
decide | We decided to go out for dinner |
help | He helped to clean the flat |
plan | She plans to buy a new house next year |
hope | I hope to pass the test |
learn | They are learning to sing |
want | I want to come to the party |
would like | I would like to see her tonight |
promise | We promised not to be there at all |
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