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After the verb “avoid,” do we use -ing or to + verb?
-ing (gerund)
I enjoy to read books before going to bed.
→ enjoy reading
want / learn
(example) I want to learn English because I like traveling.
He stopped ___ (smoke) because it was bad for his health.
smoking
Я люблю читать перед сном.
I enjoy reading before going to bed.
After verbs like “enjoy,” “mind,” “suggest,” what form do we use?
-ing
She refused to answer the difficult question in class.
Correct
enjoy / watch
(example): I enjoy watching movies in the evening.
She learned ___ (drive) when she was 18 years old.
to drive
Она избегает говорить с незнакомыми людьми.
She avoids talking to strangers.
After the verb “decide,” do we use -ing or to + verb?
to + verb
“They agreed helping us with the project.”
→ agreed to help
hope / visit
(example): I hope to visit another country next year.
They kept ___ (talk) even after the teacher asked them to stop.
talking
Мы решили поехать за город на выходных.
We decided to go out of town at the weekend.
After adjectives like “happy,” “sorry,” “important,” what form do we usually use?
to + verb
He managed to finish the project even though it was very difficult.
Correct
mind / help
(example): I don’t mind helping you with your project
I forgot ___ (send) the email, so my boss was angry.
to send
Он предложил посмотреть фильм вечером.
He suggested watching a movie in the evening.
After prepositions (like “in,” “on,” “at”), do we use -ing or to + verb?
-ing
I am interested to learn more about space exploration.
→ interested in learning
remember / lock
(example): Please remember to lock the door before leaving.
We regret ___ (tell) you that your university application was not successful.
to tell
Я сожалею, что сказал это вчера.
I regret saying that yesterday.