1. The document discusses the use of gerunds and infinitives after certain verbs and expressions. It provides examples of verbs that can be followed by either a gerund or infinitive, with some change in meaning.
2. Examples are given of verbs that are commonly followed by a gerund, such as remember, suggest, deny, and admit. Other verbs like start, stop, and try can be used with either a gerund or infinitive depending on the intended meaning.
3. The differences in meaning between using a gerund versus an infinitive after certain verbs and expressions are explained, such as "stop + gerund" meaning to not continue an activity, while "stop + infinitive"
1. The document discusses the use of gerunds and infinitives after certain verbs and expressions. It provides examples of verbs that can be followed by either a gerund or infinitive, with some change in meaning.
2. Examples are given of verbs that are commonly followed by a gerund, such as remember, suggest, deny, and admit. Other verbs like start, stop, and try can be used with either a gerund or infinitive depending on the intended meaning.
3. The differences in meaning between using a gerund versus an infinitive after certain verbs and expressions are explained, such as "stop + gerund" meaning to not continue an activity, while "stop + infinitive"
1. The document discusses the use of gerunds and infinitives after certain verbs and expressions. It provides examples of verbs that can be followed by either a gerund or infinitive, with some change in meaning.
2. Examples are given of verbs that are commonly followed by a gerund, such as remember, suggest, deny, and admit. Other verbs like start, stop, and try can be used with either a gerund or infinitive depending on the intended meaning.
3. The differences in meaning between using a gerund versus an infinitive after certain verbs and expressions are explained, such as "stop + gerund" meaning to not continue an activity, while "stop + infinitive"
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