Verbs
Verbs followed by gerund or infinitive with a slight difference in meaning.
Verbs followed by gerund or infinitive to with difference in meaning
100

What verbs can be followed by infinitive or gerund with the same meaning?

attempt, begin, cannot bear, start, cease, intend, continue

100

I prefer ___ fresh vegetables to frozen ones. I never but them at the supermaket.

to eat

100

My dad stopped ___ (drink) some water. He was very thirsty.

to drink

200

What verbs have a slight difference in meaning when they're followed by infinitive or gerund?

love, like, prefer, dislike, and hate

200

He hates ___ to this type of music. Look at his face, it's obvious he isn't having a great time.

listening

200

I don't remember ___ (talk) to her at the party.

talking

300

hat verbs have a difference in meaning when they're followed by infinitive or gerund?

forget, remember, go on, regret, stop, try, and mean
300
My sister loves ___ to the sound of rain when I'm drinking coffee.

to listen

300

Planning your future means ___ (take) into account too many details.

taking


400

I tried ___ (solve) this Maths equation, but it's too difficult!

to solve

400

Do you dislike ___ horror movies? I hate them!

watching

400

Try ___ (wake) up earlier. It'll help you to feel more energy during the morning.

waking

500

We started ___ (watch) the movie, but after 5 minutes I fell asleep.

to watch

watching

500

She said she loves ___ but only in front of her family.

to sing

500

Is therey anything you'll never forget ___ (do) for the first time?

doing

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