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Li Ming Lok Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Ing or not?

When do we need
1) main verb + noun + verb(ing) &

2) main verb + noun + to + verb ?
  

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It depends on the verbs:We have different verbs that are followed by "to" and sometimes "ING". /object+ ing/ bare infinitive 1-I heard someone sing(complete action)/singing (action in progress) but after a verb like KEEP we use just(gerund): sorry for keeping you waiting. g:Does he encourage his wife to attend those spiritual classes?

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  • It depends on the verbs:We have different verbs that are followed by "to" and sometimes "ING".
  • /object+ ing/ bare infinitive 1-I heard someone sing(complete action)/singing (action in progress) but after a verb like KEEP we use just(gerund): sorry for keeping you waiting.
  • g:Does he encourage his wife to attend those spiritual classes?
  • 3-There are so many exceptional points but it takes an ocean of time.
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It depends on the verbs:We have different verbs that are followed by "to" and sometimes "ING".

e.g:After verbs like (feel/smell/see/hea,perceive,notice,observe.../object+ ing/ bare infinitive

1-I heard someone sing(complete action)/singing (action in progress)

but after a verb like KEEP we use just(gerund): sorry for keeping you waiting.
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How can I learn which verb use gerund or infinitive?
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There is no rule. Most grammar books have lists of the most common ones. [url=http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/627/04/]HERE[/url] are lists of some.
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Hi,

As Mr Mister Micawber said there's no rule saying the specific verbs are followed by (ing)/(to) but I think most of the verbs expressing the" INTENTION or PURPOSE" of an action going to be done need to be followed by "TO"

such as:want,intend,plan.decide,wish,hope,promise,try*mean*,beg,agree,expect,swear,cl
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