GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES: FIVE SIMPLE RULES
A: These verbs can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive:
begin, continue, like, hate, love, prefer, start, etc.
They began dancing and singing.
We like to cook dinner but hate to clean the apartment.
B: These verbs must be followed by a gerund:
appreciate, avoid, dislike, enjoy, keep, miss, quit, etc.
Do you dislike doing homework or just avoid handing it in?
She misses being with her family.
C: These verbs must be followed by an infinitive:
ask, decide, encourage, expect, hope, intend, learn, plan, seem, tell, want, etc.
He asked her to marry him, and she decided to accept.
I was encouraged to work hard at school and planned to attend university.
D: These 2 and 3-word verbs must be followed by a gerund:
accustomed to, believe in, look forward to, put off, take care of, think about, etc.
We’re looking forward to seeing you in September.
He’s accustomed to working out in the gym and believes in keeping fit.
E: These 4 verbs are usually followed by pronoun + the base form of a verb:
make, have, let, and help.
Adnan makes me like the class and has me enjoy Accounting.
Rodrigo let me watch him dance and helped me learn the steps.
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