Level 11 = Gerunds and Infinitives _ Phrase _ Verbs followed by Gerunds of Infinitives _ Similar Meaning
Phrase _ Verbs followed by Gerunds of Infinitives _ Similar
Meaning
Some verbs can be
followed by a gerund or an infinitive and have little or no difference in their
meanings. The sentences can have similar meanings.
Verbs Followed by Gerunds or Infinitives
Notice that they have the same meaning.
Verb: Continue
Gerund: They continued talking after the meeting.
Infinitive: They continued to talk after the meeting.
Verb: Hate
Gerund: I hate driving during rush hour.
Infinitive: I hate to drive during rush hour.
Verb: Love
Gerund: My dog loves meeting new people.
Infinitive: My dog loves to meet new people.
Verb: Prefer
Gerund: Do you prefer eating at home?
Infinitive: Do you prefer to eat at home?
Verb: Start
Gerund: The architect started designing a new kitchen.
Infinitive: The architect started to design a new kitchen.
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