I promise to go hiking with you this weekend.
As we studied in Grammar 9-1, some verbs are followed by to + infinitive verb:
I need to leave soon.
We had to do a lot of homework this weekend.
What are you going to eat for dinner tonight?
Let's learn some more verbs that use this pattern:
To + Infinitive Verb
The following verbs can be followed by to + infinitive verb:
- ask
- decide
- expect
- forget
- have
- hope
- learn
- need
- offer
- plan
- promise
- try
- want
- would hate
- would like
- would love
- would prefer
We're planning to take a vacation this summer.
What did you decide to do?
I hope to see you soon.
I forgot to bring my lunch to school.
Justine offered to give me a ride, but I wanted to walk.
Would you like to come with us to see a movie?
Chris wants to have sushi, but I'd prefer to eat pizza for dinner.
I promise to help you later.
Verb-ing
The verbs below can be followed by verb-ing:
- enjoy
- finish
- stop
- suggest
He enjoys spending time with his sister.
Mark suggested meeting in front of the train station.
What time will you finish studying tonight?
Verb-ing / To + Infinitive Verb
The verbs below can be followed by either verb-ing or to + infinitive verb. There is no difference in meaning:
- begin
- continue
- hate
- like
- love
- prefer
- start
Susan likes taking* the bus, but I prefer driving* to work.
*or to take
*or to drive
I love to see* my friends.
*or seeing
Let's start doing* the dishes.
*or to do
Go + Verb-ing
We often use go + verb-ing with the following activities:
- bowling
- camping
- dancing
- fishing
- golfing
- hiking
- jogging
- rollerblading
- running
- shopping
- skateboarding
- skiing
- skydiving
- snowboarding
- surfing
- swimming
Do you want to go shopping with me this afternoon?
We went camping last weekend.
I'm going jogging after dinner.
Exercise
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