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Not to be confused


In general, when two verbs are used together in English there are two ways to proceed. In the first of them the second verb is in infinitive and is used with the structure (to + verb). Or on the other hand, the second verb can have the ending "-ing" (verb + ing). How to know the correct way to use in each case? We have bad news, unfortunately there is no specific rule to determine its use. But do not worry, the good news is that we are here to help you dispel doubts with this article. 🙂 Let's see the different scenarios that can be produced: Verbs followed by infinitive (to + verb) The main verbs that are followed by the infinitive form are:

If you need to formulate the negative version for the second verb, you only have to add ¨not¨ in front of the ¨to¨. For example: We decided not to go out tonight. (We decided not to go out tonight). Verbs followed by (verb + ing) Now we are going to talk about those verbs that when followed by another verb, the latter requires the ending -ing.

2.) The second is the group of verbs that accept both forms but change their meaning. Let's see it!

An exception: preference verbs, when used with would or should, should only be followed by the infinitive: We would like to have more time. (We would like to have more time) They would love to stay. (They would love to stay). Finally, the verb dislike (not to like) can only be used followed by verb with ending ing: We all disliked listening to him. (None of us liked to listen to him). We could stop here because the article is long, but at this point, there is one more thing we would like to talk about. Do you know that there are verbs that can be followed by other verbs without using to + infinitive or -ing? The main verbs are: let, make, help. Example: Let me see that for you. You can not make her go to that party. Please, help me find the way to get there. How much we have seen today! How about practicing a little writing examples for readers in the comments section? Or if you need help, write us your doubts. 😉

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