Which verbs take -ing and which take to, and what follows a preposition. · about 12 minutes
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What is it? Some verbs are followed by the -ing form (gerund) and others by to + verb (infinitive): I enjoy swimming. I want to swim. Some verbs take either, and a few change meaning.
Why does it matter? Choosing the right form after a verb is a common test of correct English.
Where do we use it? "She enjoys reading." "We decided to leave." "He stopped to rest."
In this lesson you will:
