This document provides an overview of gerunds and infinitives in English. It lists common verbs that are followed by "-ing" or "to + infinitive" and explains how their meanings can differ depending on the construction. For example, "I stopped to visit my friends" means I stopped doing something else in order to visit friends, while "I stopped visiting my friends" means I stopped that particular action. The document emphasizes how verbs like "start" and "consider" can have different implications when paired with "-ing" versus "to + infinitive."

1. UNIT 2: “WILD THINGS”
May, 29th Class WEEK 9
By Teacher Danitza Lazcano F.

2. Let’s remember about Gerunds and Infinitives!
VERB + -ING
VERB + TO + INFINITIVE
LIKE
LOVE
HATE
PREFER
CONTINUE
BEGIN
START
PLAYING TENNIS.
TO PLAY TENNIS.
VERB + -ING
FINISH
RISK
AVOID
CONSIDER
ENJOY
(DOING SOMETHING)
VERB + TO + INFINITIVE
DECIDE
MANAGE
PLAN
INTEND
NEED
HOPE
WOULD LIKE
PROMISE
WANT
TO DO (SOMETHING)

3. Do not forget!!!
1. We can follow some verbs either -ing or to+infinitive, but with a
difference in meaning:
I stopped to visit my friends.
(I stopped doing something else in
order to visit someone)
I stopped visiting my friends.
(I stopped doing domething)
She started working in a factory,
but she didn't like it.
(She experimented with something)
She started to work in that factory,
but it was hard.
(She made a serious effort. She
really wanted to do something, but
didn't succeeed)
They consider finishing the
class.
(They have the memory now of a
past action)
Considering to finish the class.
(Don't forget to do something)