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Vladv Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

Infinitives gerunds

Dear friends, I would be grateful if you provided a list of the expressions where both a gerund and an infinitive can be used. I know only two cases-complex subject- I heard him play/ playing. and a couple of fixed expressions it was nice seeing you / to see you. Please comment.

  

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Some catenative verbs can take either the infinitive or gerund form. g. ) Did you remember locking the door?

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  • Some catenative verbs can take either the infinitive or gerund form.
  • g.
  • ) Did you remember locking the door?
  • Did you remember to lock the door?
  • ) Baby loves eating spaghetti.
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Some catenative verbs can take either the infinitive or gerund form.

e.g. (The meaning is different.)

Did you remember locking the door?
Did you remember to lock the door?

and (the meaning is the same.)

Baby loves eating spaghetti. He makes a big mess.
Baby loves to eat spaghetti. He makes a big mess.

Verbs of perception can usually take either.

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