Topic 7 Review: Infinitive to or Gerund

Verbs

100

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

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

200

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

love, like, prefer, dislike, and hate

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

400

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

to solve

500

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

to watch

watching

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

100

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

to eat

200

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

listening

300

My sister loves ___ (listen) to the sound of rain when I'm drinking coffee.

to listen

400

Do you dislike ___ (watch) horror movies? I hate them!

watching

500

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

to sing

Verbs followed by gerund or infinitive with difference in meaning

100

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

to drink

200

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

talking

300

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

taking

400

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

waking

500

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

doing