Thu May 17, 2007 2:03 am when i use the verb in infinitive and plus 'ing'? |
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. This is a large topic, Andrew. Here is one point--
When used as a verb complement/object, the forms are idiomatically associated with different main verbs, and there should be a list in your grammar book. For example:
like to do and like doing have about the same meaning. enjoy doing-- enjoy does not use the infinitive form. want to do-- want does not use the -ing form. remember doing and remember to do have different meanings. . _________________ Canadian-American native speaker who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's ESL cafe: Interview with Mister Micawber |
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