when i use the verb in infinitive and plus 'ing'?

[andrew gocha]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #107 "Irregular Verbs (1)", question 4

Can you ......... the mirror on that wall, please?

(a) put
(b) putting
(c) puts

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #107 "Irregular Verbs (1)", answer 4

Can you put the mirror on that wall, please?

Correct answer: (a) put
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when i use the verb in inf and plus ing

andrew gocha

[Mister Micawber]

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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.
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