Rule
Maya is worried about passing the test, but I'm not.
Preposition + Gerund
Alice isn't interested in ______ for a new job. (look)
looking
I am happy about
USE GERUND
Mr. Lee asked his wife ________ him the butter. (pass)
to pass
John enjoys listening to music, or John enjoys to listen to music.
listening.
I would like to come to your party.
would like+ infinitive
You are capable of ______ better work. (do)
doing
I need
USE INFINITIVE
Jane enjoys ________ games on weekends. (play)
playing
My doctor told me exercising more often, or my doctor told me to exercise more often.
My doctor told me to exercise more often.
I'm very happy to be here again.
Adjective + Infinitive
He asked me _____________ his shift. (cover)
to cover
I want my teacher
USE INFINITIVE
Elena hopes _________ her birthday with a big party. (celebrate)
to celebrate
I started to work, or I started working.
both
Swimming is better exercise than running.
Subject = Gerund
I believe in ______ honest at all times. (be)
being
I love.....
USE INFINITIVE OR GERUND
Mark seems ___________ in a good mood today. (be)
to be
Maria loves to swim in the ocean, or Maria loves swimming in the ocean.
both
Do you need to go to the bathroom?
Verb + Infinitive
It was nice ____________ last weekend. (catch up)
to catch up
i ENJOY....
USE INFINITVE OR GERUND
Even though I asked the people in front of me at the movie _______ quiet, they kept_______. (be, talk)
to be, talking
He dislikes watching comedy movies OR He dislikes to watch comedy movie.
He dislikes watching comedy movies.