VERBS FOLLOWED BY TO- INFINITIVE OR -ING FORM
In English, if you want to follow a verb with another action, you must use a gerund or infinitive. For example: We resumed talking. ( gerund – verb + ing) I want to see a movie. ( infinitive – to + base verb) This is a complex matter among ESL (English as a second language) students and it is important to master te topic as soon as possible, so that you don't make mistakes in speaking and writing. Here are some of the most common verbs that are usually followed by the gerund. enjoy: I enjoyed living in France. fancy: I fancy seeing a film tonight. discuss: We discussed going on holiday together. dislike: I dislike waiting for buses. finish: We've finished preparing for the meeting. mind: I don't mind coming early. suggest: He suggested staying at the Grand Hotel. recommend: They recommended meeting earlier. keep: He kept working , although he felt ill. avoid: She avoided talking to her boss. And here are some common verbs followed by 'to'