Verbs used before Gerunds & Infinitives
Quick grammar tip 👇 In English, some verbs are followed by a gerund (verb + ing), and others are followed by an infinitive (to + verb). There is no rule you can calculate. You learn them as patterns. Common verbs + gerund • enjoy → I enjoy learning English • avoid → I avoid driving in the rain • finish → I finished studying late • mind → I don’t mind waiting • suggest → She suggested taking a break Common verbs + infinitive • want → I want to improve my English • decide → I decided to study today • plan → I plan to travel soon • hope → I hope to speak confidently • need → I need to practice more Here is a list of those verbs. Hope it helps 😊