Verbs followed by either Gerunds and
Nouns+Infinitives
Gerunds are verbs that
end in "-ing". They should not be confused with present participles.
Although present participles are verb forms that end in "-ing", they
are active action words that are happening right now. Gerunds are verb forms
that act as nouns in a sentence with no reference to time. Infinitives are
verbs combined with the word "to": to see, to run, to start, etc.
Verbs Followed by Gerunds
When a gerund follows a
verb, it is acting as a noun form.
|
Verbs |
Gerunds |
|
Allow |
Swimming |
|
Encourage |
Exercising |
|
Need |
Cleaning |
|
Prefer |
Staying |
|
Require |
Passing |
Examples:
·
The beach allows
swimming at night.
·
My doctor encourages
exercising a few times a week.
·
The bathroom needs
cleaning.
·
We prefer staying in
a hotel.
·
This school requires
passing an ESL test.
Verbs Followed by Noun + Infinitives
|
Verbs |
Nouns + Infinitives |
|
Allow |
People to swim |
|
Encourage |
Our family to exercise |
|
Need |
Someone to clean |
|
Prefer |
Our friends to stay |
|
Require |
Students to pass |
Examples:
·
The beach allows people to
swim at night.
·
My doctor encourages our
family to exercise a few times a week.
·
The bathroom needs someone to
clean it.
·
We prefer our
friends to stay in a hotel.
·
This school requires students to
pass an ESL test.
|
Verbs |
Gerunds |
Nouns + Infinitives |
|
Allow |
Swimming |
People to swim |
|
Encourage |
Exercising |
Our family to exercise |
|
Need |
Cleaning |
Someone to clean |
|
Prefer |
Staying |
Our friends to stay |
|
Require |
Passing |
Students to pass |
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