Grammat 11.1: Gerund and Infinitive after forget, remember, stop

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence.

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to', and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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When do we use gerunds after the verb 'stop'?

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We use gerunds after 'stop' when it means to cease an action (e.g., 'stop making noise').

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When do we use infinitives after the verb 'stop'?

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We use infinitives after 'stop' when it means to stop in order to do something (e.g., 'stop to get some milk').

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When do we use 'remember' with a gerund?

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We use 'remember' with a gerund when referring to a past action that we need to recall (e.g., 'I remember calling my mom').

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When do we use 'remember' with an infinitive?

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We use 'remember' with an infinitive when referring to a future action that we need to do (e.g., 'remember to pass the ball').

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What is the difference between 'forget' + gerund and 'forget' + infinitive?

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'Forget' + gerund refers to not remembering a past action (e.g., 'I forgot calling her'), while 'forget' + infinitive refers to not remembering to do something in the future (e.g., 'forget to call her').

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Provide an example of using 'stop' with a gerund.

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Example: 'I stopped making excuses.'

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Provide an example of using 'stop' with an infinitive.

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Example: 'I stopped to take a break.'

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Provide an example of using 'remember' with a gerund.

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Example: 'I remember visiting that museum.'