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    The document discusses the use of the -ing form and to infinitive after certain verbs. It notes that some verbs can be followed by either structure and provides examples to show the difference in meaning between using the -ing form versus the to infinitive. When using "remember", the to infinitive indicates remembering an action that needs to be done, while the -ing form refers to remembering the action itself. Similarly, "try" with the to infinitive means making an attempt, while "try" plus -ing means testing to see what will happen.

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    The document discusses the use of the -ing form and to infinitive after certain verbs. It notes that some verbs can be followed by either structure and provides examples to show the difference in meaning between using the -ing form versus the to infinitive. When using "remember", the to infinitive indicates remembering an action that needs to be done, while the -ing form refers to remembering the action itself. Similarly, "try" with the to infinitive means making an attempt, while "try" plus -ing means testing to see what will happen.

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    The document discusses the use of the -ing form and to infinitive after certain verbs. It notes that some verbs can be followed by either structure and provides examples to show the difference in meaning between using the -ing form versus the to infinitive. When using "remember", the to infinitive indicates remembering an action that needs to be done, while the -ing form refers to remembering the action itself. Similarly, "try" with the to infinitive means making an attempt, while "try" plus -ing means testing to see what will happen.

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    BICHIOU * INSAT * 2020-2021

    LANGUAGE SPOT
    I. BICHIOU * INSAT * 2020-2021
    -ing form & to infinitive

    Some verbs can be followed by either the -ing form or the to infinitive.

    NB: SeeGrammar reference for verbs where there is little difference in meaning.

    Notice the difference in the following:

    • I remembered to lock the door. (= I remembered that I had to lock the door.)
    • I remember locking the door. (= I can now remember that I locked the door.)

    • I tried to close the valve but the pressure was too high. (= I made an attempt to close
    the valve.)
    • I tried closing the valve but oil continued to leak out. (= I tested to see if closing the
    valve would solve the problem.)

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