2. Group One: verb + infinitive
I choose to study grammar and
writing.
I plan to study Grammar 6.
I promise to give you my paper on
Wednesday.

3. Group Two: verb + noun + infinitive
I promised my son to buy a bicycle.
I need you to help me move this
evening.
I don’t allow my son to go out alone.

4. Group Three: verb + noun + base
form
Exercising makes me feel healthier.
The teacher had us work together.
My parents let me go out with my
friends.

5. Group Four: help
My pastor helped me to get my life
back to normal after my brother
passed away.
I helped my brother fix his car.

6. Group Five: verb + gerund
I dislike going to work, but I need to
do it.
I enjoy studying in the library more
than in the house.
I enjoy playing soccer.
I enjoy discussing things with my
classmates.

7. Group Six: verb + gerund OR
infinitive (same meaning):
I love to travel = I love traveling.
I can’t stand to wait in a long line = I
can’t stand waiting in a long line.
I began to study at Laney last year =
I began studying at Laney last year.

8. Group Seven: Verb + Infinitive or
Gerund (different meanings):
I stopped drinking alcohol because it
gave me many bad effects.
The doctor told me to stop drinking.
When I’m driving, I stop to drink
water because I’m thirsty and I need
a drink.