Gerunds and infinitives

GERUNDS

Ana enjoys going to parties. 

John loves meeting new people. 

I can’t stand smelling fish. 

INFINITIVES

Ana wants to go to parties. 

He loves to meet new people. 

I can’t afford to buy a new car. 

NOTES        

Some verbs are followed by the gerund. 

Appreciate

Recall

Mind

Resist

Prohibit

Can’t stand

For the complete list of these verbs:

http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/rwc/repository/files/grammar-and-mechanics/verb-system/Using-Gerunds-and-Infinitives.pdf 

For example,

I appreciate cooking for you. 

I don’t recall meeting you before. 

I don’t mind drinking alcohol. 

Some verbs are followed by infinitives. 

Afford

Offer

Expect

Ask

Want

Need

For the complete list of these verbs: 

http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/rwc/repository/files/grammar-and-mechanics/verb-system/Using-Gerunds-and-Infinitives.pdf

For example,

I can afford to eat in a fancy restaurant.  

I want to take a shower now. 

I don’t need to buy some milk.

Some verbs can be followed by either the gerunds or the infinitive. 

Begin

Love

Hate

Prefer

Like

Continue

For the complete list of these verbs: 

http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/rwc/repository/files/grammar-and-mechanics/verb-system/Using-Gerunds-and-Infinitives.pdf