Bài tập Các động từ theo sau là V-ing và to V

1. Những động từ theo sau là "to V"

Có 2 trường hợp:
a. [Công thức: S + V + to V]
Afford: đủ khả năng Appear: xuất hiện Fail: thất bại Arrange: sắp xếp

Want: muốn Begin: bắt đầu Choose: lựa chọn Promise: hứa
Decide: quyết định Expect: mong đợi Wish: ước Refuse: từ chối
Learn: học hỏi Used + to V: Đã từng làm gì Offer: đề nghị Prepare: chuẩn bị
b. [Công thức: S + V + O + to V]
Advise: khuyên Ask: hỏi Encourage: động Forbid/ ban: cấm
viên
Permit: cho phép Remind: nhắc nhở Allow: cho phép Expect: mong đợi

Invite: mời Need: cần Order: ra lệnh Persuade: thuyết phục

Request: yêu cầu Want: muốn Wish: ước Instruct: hướng dẫn

Mean: nghĩa là Force: ép buộc Teach: dạy cause: gây ra

warn: báo trước require: yêu cầu tell: bảo recommend: khuyên

choose: lựa chọn challenge: thách direct: hướng dẫn,

thức chỉ huy
2. Những động từ theo sau là "V-ing"
Recall: nhắc Avoid: Tránh Delay: Trì hoãn Understand: hiểu

Consider: cân nhắc Admit: chấp nhận Discuss: thảo luận Mention: đề cập
Suggest: gợi ý Deny: từ chối Keep: giữ Fancy : yêu thích
Continue: tiếp tục Imagine: tưởng tượng Enjoy: thích Practice: thực hành

Dislike: ko thích Mind: quan tâm Hate: ghét = detest Love: yêu
Ngoài ra, những cụm từ sau cũng theo sau là V-ing:
- Be/get used to...
- Do/Would you mind...?
- Be busy doing something...
- What about...? How about...?
3. Những động từ theo sau gồm cả “to V” và “V-ing”:
Advise, attempt, commence, begin, allow, cease, continue, dread, forget, hate, intend,
leave, like, love, mean, permit, prefer, propose, regret, remember, start, study, try, can’t
bear, recommend, need, want, require.
 Stop V-ing: dừng làm gì (dừng hẳn)
Stop to V: dừng lại để làm việc gì

Remember/ forget/ regret to V: nhớ/ quên/tiếc sẽ phải làm gì (ở hiện tại – tương lai)
Remember/ forget/ regret V-ing: nhớ/ quên/ tiếc đã làm gì (ở quá khứ)

 Try to V: cố gắng làm gì

Try V-ing: thử làm gì

Prefer V-ing to V-ing: thích làm gì hơn hơn làm gì

Prefer + to V + rather than (V): thích làm gì

Mean to V: Có ý định làm gì.

Mean V-ing: Có nghĩa là gì.

Need to V: cần làm gì

Need V-ing: cần được làm gì (= need to be done)

Used to V: đã từng/thường làm gì trong quá khứ (bây giờ không làm nữa)
Be/Get used to V-ing: quen với việc gì (ở hiện tại)

Advise/allow/permit/recommend + Object + to V: khuyên/cho phép/ đề nghị ai làm gì.

Advise/allow/permit/recommend + V-ing: khuyên/cho phép, đề nghị làm gì.
4. Mẹo để biết chọn V-ing hay To V
Chọn V-ing hay To V
- Dùng V-ing với hành động kéo dài, To V với hành động ngắn
Ví dụ:
I began teaching English 19 years ago .
She began to feel worried and anxious .
- Khi những động từ này ở bất kì thì tiếp diễn nào, ta không thể dùng ‘V-ing’
Ví dụ:
I’m beginning to learn French
I was starting to leave home for school
- Với những động từ chỉ suy nghĩ, hiểu biết ta phải dùng ‘to-V’
Các động từ như: think, understand, remember, forget, realize, recognize, appreciate,
comprehend, know, …
Ví dụ:
I begin to understand him
I start to forget all about this event
- Với những từ chỉ tình cảm, cảm xúc ta không dùng ‘ V-ing’
Với những từ chỉ cảm giác ta không dùng ‘ V-ing’
Những từ chỉ cảm giác: feel, hear, see, smell, taste…
- Sau động từ khiếm khuyết (MODAL VERBS) + động từ nguyên mẫu
Can & Cannot, Could & Could not, May & May not, Might & Might not, Must & Must not,
Shall & Shall not, Should & Should not , Will & Will not, Would & Would not
5. Bài tập áp dụng dạng từ Ving và to-V
I. Chia động từ trong ngoặc
2. He agreed _____ (buy) a new car.
3. The question is easy _____ (answer).
4. The man asked me how _____ (get) to the airport.
5. I look forward to _____ (see) you at the weekend.
7. We decided _____ (run) through the forest.
8. The teacher expected Sarah _____ (study) hard.
9. She doesn’t mind _____ (work) the night shift.
10. I learned _____ (ride) the bike at the age of 5.
II. Put the verb into the correct form To Infinitive or Gerund
1. When I'm tired. I enjoy ________ TV. It’s relaxing. (watch)
2. It was a nice day, so we decided ________ for a walk. (go)
3. It’s a nice day. Does anyone fancy ________ for a walk? (go)
4. I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind ________. (wait)
5. They don’t have much money. They can’t afford __________ out very often. (go)
6. I wish that dog would stop ________. It’s driving me mad. (bark)
8. We were hungry, so I suggested _______ dinner early. (have)
10. I’m still looking for a job, but I hope __________ something soon. (find)
III. Complete the sentences with the gerund form of the verbs in parentheses.
1. She is good at (dance) ………………. .
2. He is crazy about (sing) ………………. .
3. I don't like (play) ………………. . cards.
4. They are afraid of (swim) ………………. in the sea.
5. You should give up (smoke) ……………….
IV. Multiple choice
1. I dream about …. (build) a big house.
A. To build
B. Build
C. Building
2. I learned …… (ride) the bike at the age of 5
A. To ride
B. Riding
C. Ride
3. She doesn't mind …. (work) the night shift.
A. Working
B. To work
C. Work
4. The man asked me how …. (get) to the airport.
A. To get
B. Getting
C. Get
5. I can't imagine Peter …. (go) by bike.
A. To go
B. going
C. Went
6. He agreed …. (buy) a new car.
A. To buy
B. Buying
C. Buy
7. The question is easy …. (answer).
A. To answer
B. Answer
C. Answering
8. I look forward to …. (see) you at the weekend.
A. See
B. Seeing
C. no see
9. The teacher expected …. Sarah (study) hard.
A. To study
B. Studying
C. Study
10. I enjoy … (write) picture postcards.
A. Writing
B. To write
C. Write
V. Rewrite the sentences:
1. I like making crafts, especially bracelets.
-> I enjoy..........................................................
2. Minh doesn't like making models because it is very boring.
-> Minh detests …………………………………
3. My brother likes making pottery because it is a creative activity.
-> My brother is hooked....................................
4. Ngoc hates sitting at the computer for too long.
-> Ngoc dislikes …………………………………
5. We enjoy doing gardening because it is very relaxing.
-> We are keen ……………………………………
VI. Chia động từ trong ngoặc.
1. We decided _____ (buy) a new car.
2. They’ve got some work _____ (do).
3. Peter gave up _____ (smoke) .
4. He’d like _____ (fly) an aeroplane.
5. I enjoy _____ (write) picture postcards.
6. Do you know what _____ (do) if there’s a fire in the shop?
7. Avoid _____ (make) silly mistakes.
8. My parents wanted me _____ (be) home at 11 o’clock.
VII. Give the correct form.
1. The children prefer ( watch) TV to ( read) books.
2. The boys like ( play) games but hate ( do) lessons.
3. Would you like ( go) now or shall we wait till the end?
6. Would you mind ( show ) me how ( send) an email?
7. He always think about (go) swimming.
8. She dislikes (do) a lot of housework.
9. My children enjoy ( read) books.
10. She looked forward to (see) you.
IX. Chia các động từ trong ngoặc sau đây thành dạng To V hoặc V-ing.
1. Nam suggested ________ (talk) the children to school yesterday.
2. They decided _________ (play) tennis with us last night.
3. Mary helped me ________ (repair) this fan and _______ (clean) the house.
7. Before ________ (go) to bed, my mother turned off the lights.
8. Minh is interested in ________ (listen) to music before _____ (go) to bed.
10. Shyn spends a lot of money ________ (repair) her car.
11. It took me 2 hours _______ (buy) the clothes and shoes.
13. Would you like ________ (visit) my grandparents in Paris?
15. That questions need ___________ (reply).
16. Viet is used to ________ (cry) when he faces his difficulties.
17. It’s time they stopped ______ (work) here.
18. Will she remember _______ (collect) his suit from the dry – cleaners or shall I do it?
19. Jim forgot ________ (send) this message last night.
20. Hung stopped ______ (eat) meat yesterday.
X. Tìm và sửa lỗi sai trong câu dưới (nếu có).
1. Yesterday, Minh didn’t want to coming to the theatre with them because he had
already seen the film.
2. My brother used to running a lot but he doesn’t do it usually now.
3. They’re going to have a small party celebrating their house at 7 p.m tomorrow.
4. Wind tried to avoiding answering her questions last night.
5. Khanh don’t forget post that letter that his mother gave him this evening
XI. Complete the sentences using the correct form (ing-form or to-infinitive of the
verb in brackets)
2. Why don’t you stop ___________ (work) and take a rest?
3. I was a bit lazy this time, but I promise ___________ (study) harder next time.
4. If you want a quiet holiday, you should avoid ___________ (go) to the coast in
summer.
5. When we told him a plan, he agreed ___________ (join) our team.
8. I can’t stand my boss. I have decided ___________ (look) for another job.
XIII. Give the correct form of the word in bracket.
3. Would you like __________________ a cup of coffee? (drink)
4. I'd love _____ with you(come)
5. I prefer __________________ to skiing. (snowboard)
6. Do you mind __________________ Anita to the doctor? (bring)
7. It is difficult __________________ him. (understand)
9. They decided __________________ Tennis in the afternoon. (play)
10. We expect him __________________ us on Sunday. (join)