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English - Grade 11 - 2
2. Verb + -ing or verb + to…
a. Some verbs are followed by –ing form of a verb.
E.g. stop, finish, admit, avoid, postpone, consider etc. are followed by -ing
- He stopped smoking. I finished doing my homework. The thief admitted stealing the phone.
b. Some verbs are followed by to + verb (infinitive).
E.g. decide, refuse, promise, forget, agree etc. are followed by another verb, the structure is usually
verb + to … (Infinitive)
- It was too late, so I decided to take a taxi. I promised not to be late. He refused to drink alcohol.
(NB: Unfortunately, there is no easy way to decide which verbs are followed by –ing and which are
followed by to… (infinitive). It is best to check in a good dictionary.)

Exercise 2
Complete the sentences with the correct form, -ing or to….
1. I don’t want …….. out tonight. I am too tired. (go)
2. Why do you keep ……. me questions? Can’t you leave me alone? (ask)
3. I have enjoyed …… you. (meet) I hope ……. you again soon. (see)
4. Don’t forget …….. your hands with soap thoroughly before you eat. (wash)
5. We walked on foot but we managed ……. there early. (get)
6. I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind ……. . (wait)
7. I am still looking for a job but I hope ……. something soon. (find)
8. The students agreed …… some money for the flood victims. (donate)
9. The WHO suggested ……. at home and social distancing as major strategies to curb the
coronavirus pandemic. (stay)
10. Hurry up! I don’t want to risk …… the train. (miss)

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