Unit 56. Verb + -ing or to ... 1 (remember / regret etc.)
Unit 56; Part A
Some verbs are followed by -ing and some are followed by to ... .Verbs usually followed by -ing: | Verbs usually followed by to ... : | ||||||
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For examples, see Unit 53. | For examples, see Unit 54. |
Unit 56; Part B
Some verbs can be followed by -ing or to ... with a difference of meaning: |
Unit 56; Part C
The following verbs can be followed by -ing or to ... :begin start continue intend bother
So you can say:
• It has started raining. or It has started to rain.
• John intends buying a house. or John intends to buy ...
• Don't bother locking the door. or Don't bother to lock ...
But normally we do not use -ing after -ing:
• It's starting to rain. (not It's starting raining)
Exercises
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