The document discusses verbs that are followed by either an infinitive verb form or an "-ing" verb form without changing the meaning. It provides examples of common verbs that take infinitives like "want" and "expect" as well as verbs that take "-ing" forms like "give up" and "enjoy". It also notes some verbs like "start" and "continue" can be followed by either an infinitive or "-ing". The document concludes with a short quote about making new endings.

1. Unit Ten – Lesson 7
Verb + infinitive / verb + ing

2. Verb + infinitive
A lot of verbs are
often followed by a
second verb in its
infinitive form.
Example:
I want to join the
English club.
want – agree – ask
– choose – decide
– expect – hope –
promise

3. Verb + -ing
A lot of verbs are
often followed by a
second verb in its –
ing.
Example:
They give up trying.
give up – avoid – consider –
delay – enjoy – feel like –
finish – (not) mind – practise
– suggest

4. A lot of verbs are followed
by either an infinitive or an
–ing form with no change of
meaning
start – begin – can’t bear – continue –
hate – intend – like – love – prefer

5. Note!
There is an important difference between :
a) I hate / I like / I love (= always)
b) I’d hate / I’d like / I’d love / I’d prefer
(= a feeling about a particular situation)
I’d like to go to the cinema this evening.
I’d hate to be ill as often as Mona is.

6. No body can go back and start a new
beginning, but anyone can start today
and make a new ending.