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Gerunds & Infinitives 3: Tricky Verbs!

Welcome to this mid B1 level module on verbs that change meaning with -ing forms and infinitives!

Did you know that some verbs completely shift their meaning depending on whether they’re followed by an -ing form (e.g., “remember doing“) or an infinitive (e.g., “remember to do“)?

Sometimes, the difference is big and obvious, while other times, it’s more subtle.

Mastering these differences will help you speak and write English more accurately and naturally. By the end, you’ll know when to use -ing or the infinitive confidently and correctly.

Let’s dive in and make sense of it all!

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Review & Consolidation Quiz

Welcome to your ING & TO forms with Stop, Try, Remember etc

After discussing the present, he went on _________________________ the company's future.

After answering my question, he __________________________ what he had been saying

You need _________________________ more if you want to improve.

The plants need _______________________ or they'll die.

I forgot _____________________ off the light before leaving the office.

I will never forget _________________________ the Eiffel Tower for the first time.

He heard them _______________________ outside his door.

Although I tried ___________________ , he was too far away to hear me.

I had such a sore shout that when I tried ____________________________ I couldn't.

She tried ________________________ the remote control, but it was unrepairable.

I didn't mean ____________________ you when I said those thing. Sorry.

He went on _____________________________ about himself for hours. What a bore!

When he glanced out of the window, he saw some children _______________________ in the park.

I watched her __________________________ her piano solo. It took 2 hours to get it right.

I saw the man ____________________ accross the road and go into a shop

Although I stopped _______________________________ twice, I was still early for the meeting.

Try ___________________________ it another way. Here, let me show you.

I tried _________________________ a table for 9pm, but they were busy.

Do you remember _________________________ your partner for the first time?

If you ____________________ Gerunds & Infinitives , it _________________________ a lot.

I stopped _______________________ to the gym because I didn't have enough time anymore.

He stopped _______________________ a coffee on his way to work.

I remember __________________________ the door when I went out.

Don't forget __________________ your homework before you go out with your friends.

She regrets __________________________ so much on her holiday.

I regret _____________________________ you that we have to cancel the meeting.

He tried _________________________, but it was to heavy.

Try _______________________ , it's great exercise and it's free!

She means__________________________ around South America before going to college.

If you wanna become a doctor it means ____________________________ for upto 8 years