Verb Forms: -ing and to-Infinitive

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Verbs followed by the -ing form:

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avoid, can't stand, enjoy, finish, (not) mind, miss, practise, stop.

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Example of -ing form usage:

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I avoid using flash in my camera.

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The -ing form is also used after prepositions. Example:

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I'm looking forward to seeing my grandpa.

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Verbs followed by the to-infinitive:

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agree, allow, ask, choose, decide, forget, hope, learn, offer, plan, try, want, would like/love.

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Example of to-infinitive usage:

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I hope to become a good photographer in the future.

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Some verbs can be followed by either the to-infinitive or the -ing form. Name them:

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like, love, hate, prefer, start.

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Example of using 'love' with -ing form:

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I love taking photos of cats.

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Example of using 'love' with to-infinitive:

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I love to take photos of cats.