Gerund and to infinitive:

Some verbs are followed by ing, the feeling is experienced, fulfilled.

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I enjoy shopping in Hongkong

We avoid talking to Tuti, she is a blabber-mouth.

While some verbs are followed by to infinitive, the feeling is fulfilled, in the future.
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I promise to take you all to Ancol. (just a promise, we are not going to Ancol yet).
They decided to get married in June (just a decision, not getting married yet).
I hope to learn Korean language. (just a hope, not learning the language yet).

Some verbs are followed by ing and to infinitive with no difference in meaning, e.g.:
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I like shopping
and
The baby began talking and

I like to shop.
The baby began to talk.

But some verbs followed by ing and to infinitive with difference in meaning
Remember
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I remember kissing my girl friend for the first time at the zoo.
I remember to kiss my girl friend when I see her.

Forget
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I forget locking the door of my car.

I forgot to lock the door of my car.

Regret
I regret not listening to your advice
I regret to tell that everybody fails
Choose the correct form: Infinitive or Verb+ing:
1. When you see Tom, remember.(give) him my regards, wont you?
2. I asked them to be quiet but they continued(make) a lot of noise.
3. Someone must have taken my bag. I clearly remember(leave) it
by the window and now its gone.
4. I was very tired. I tried.(keep) my eyes open but I couldnt
5. I cant find anywhere to live. Have you tried(put) an advertisement
in the newspaper?.
6. Many witnesses remember..three people inside the building before it caught fire
(see)
7. I didnt mean..her feelings. Im really sorry. (hurt)
8. I cant stand..in the queue at the bakers like bread talk. (wait)
9. I tried..but I just couldnt. (understand)
10. I always try to avoidhim whenever I can. (see)

Choose the correct form of the participles used as adjectives ing or ed:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Hes one of the most (boring/bored) people Ive ever met. He never stops talking.
The (blowing/blown) wind of the hurricane damaged the waterfront property.
Mrs. Harriss (approving/approved) smile let us know that our speeches were well done.
The police towed away the (parking/parked) cars because they were blocking
the entrance.
5. Our representative presented the (approving/approved) plan to the public.