When one verb follows another, the first verb determines the form of the second verb, which can be a gerund, infinitive, or base form. A gerund is a verb form ending in "-ing" that can be used as a noun. Certain verbs such as "enjoy", "suggest", and "feel like" take a gerund as the second verb, while other verbs such as "want" and "like" take an infinitive without "to" as the second verb. Prepositions can also affect whether the second verb is a gerund or infinitive.

2. When a verb follows another, the
first verb determines the form of
the second. This can be the
gerund, the infinitive or the base
form.

4. What is a gerund?
A gerund is a verb + ing:
Reading
Swimming
Dancing
Working

6.  Can’t help
 Deny
 Give up
 Keep on
 Feel like
 Mind
 Enjoy
 Miss
 Suggest

7. Examples
*Bob doesn’t feel like
doing homework.
*Susan finished writing
the report for her boss.
* Kids enjoy being
on the beach.

8. Examples:
 Drinking water is good for your body.
 Talking to my friends is great!
 Traveling in December is expensive.

9. Examples:
 I’m not good at playing chess.
 Mark always has breakfast after taking a
shower.
Some prepositions: Of , at, for, after, before, with, without, by,
about.