Let\u2019s continue with the advanced uses of the gerund and the infinitive. Click here to read part I.<\/p>\n
1. Some verbs can be followed either by the gerund or the infinitive with very little change in meaning.<\/p>\n
I started doing<\/strong> my homework at 6pm. Attention!<\/p>\n There are some verbs that show changes in meaning when used either with the gerund or the infinitive. Check out some examples:<\/p>\n I stopped eating<\/strong> candies.<\/em> (I don\u2019t eat candies anymore.) I remembered giving<\/strong> her a gift.<\/em> (First I gave her the gift. Then I remember that I did it.) She forgot to sign<\/strong> the contract.<\/em> (She was supposed to sign I, but she didn\u2019t.) 2. There are some verb + preposition and adjective + preposition combinations that must be followed by the gerund<\/p>\n Verb + preposition<\/p>\n advise against, apologize for, approve of, believe in, choose between\/among, complain about, deal with, dream about\/of, feel like, insist on, look forward to, object to, plan on, rely on, resort to, succeed in, think about<\/em>)<\/p>\n He complained about<\/strong> not being<\/strong> able to sleep with so much noise. Adjetive + preposition<\/p>\n afraid of, angry at, ashamed of, bad at, bored with\/by, capable of, different from, excited about, fed up with, fond of, good at, interested in, pleased about, ready for, responsible for, satisfied with, sick of, sorry for\/about, terrible at, tired of, worried about<\/em><\/p>\n She\u2019s afraid of<\/strong> sleeping<\/strong> alone. 3. The infinitive can also be used after some adjectives that show feelings and attitudes about the action in the infinitive.<\/p>\n Adjectives<\/p>\n afraid, alarmed, amazed, angry, anxious, ashamed, curious, delighted, depressed, determined, disappointed, distressed, disturbed, eager, embarrassed, encouraged, excited, fortunate, glad, happy, hesitant, lucky, pleased, proud, ready, relieved, reluctant, sad, shocked, sorry, surprised, touched, upset, willing + to.<\/em><\/p>\n Examples:<\/p>\n I was so proud to hear <\/strong>my daughter sing. This is it for today, people! See you next time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Let\u2019s continue with the advanced uses of the gerund and the infinitive. Click here to read part I. 1. Some verbs can be followed either by the gerund or the infinitive with very little change in meaning. I started doing my homework at 6pm. I started to do my homework at 6 pm. Attention! There…<\/p>\n
\nI started to do <\/strong>my homework at 6 pm.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nI stopped to eat<\/strong> candies.<\/em> (I was doing another activity and then I went on to eat candies.)<\/p>\n
\nI remembered to give<\/strong> her a gift. <\/em>(I made sure I didn\u2019t forget to give her a gift.)<\/p>\n
\nShe forgot signing<\/strong> the contract.<\/em> (She signed the contract, but doesn\u2019t remember doing so.)<\/p>\n
\nDo you feel like<\/strong> going<\/strong> to the movies tonight?
\nI\u2019m planning on<\/strong> studying<\/strong> Spanish next year.
\nHe succeeded in<\/strong> passing<\/strong> that difficult test.
\nI\u2019m thinking about<\/strong> going <\/strong>to Italy in December.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nI\u2019m bad at <\/strong>cooking<\/strong>.
\nAre you excited about<\/strong> traveling<\/strong> next month?
\nI\u2019m sick of<\/strong> getting<\/strong> up early every morning.<\/em><\/p>\n
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\nI\u2019m so glad to be<\/strong> here today.
\nAre you ready to vote<\/strong>?
\nThey\u2019re so excited to go <\/strong>on vacation.<\/em><\/p>\n
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