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In English, some verbs have to be followed by the Gerund (-ING form) while others are
followed by the Infinitive (to). To make things worse, some verbs may be followed by
both forms. These verbs are marked with an asterisk (*).
LIKE*
FANCY
FEEL LIKE
APPRECIATE
ENJOY
LOVE*
MIND
TOLERATE
DISLIKE*
HATE*
(CANT) STAND
DETEST
AVOID
MISS
CONSIDER
SUGGEST
ADVISE
IMAGINE
ADMIT
FINISH*
POSTPONE
DELAY
to put it nicely.
Will you post this letter for me, please? I cant stand queuing.
I just detest waiting.
Why are you avoiding getting down to work? Stop procrastinating.
I miss playing with my Barbie dolls. Why cant I be a child again?
Would you consider working as an English Language teacher?
I suggest going in Bruce Waynes car.
I would advise not calling him at this time of night.
Peter has imagined telling his wife the truth many times.
He didnt want to admit cheating on her.
Never talk to Joker until he has finished speaking.
I think well have to postpone meeting the clients.
Janet delayed telling her husband that she wanted a divorce. It was
Christmas after all.