WE USE GERUNDS (VERB + ING):

 AFTER CERTAIN VERBS 

Enjoy : I enjoy singing

Fancy : I fancy seeing a film tonight.
Discuss : We discussed going on holiday together.
Dislike : I dislike waiting for buses.
Finish : We've finished preparing for the meeting.
Mind : I don't mind coming early.
Suggest : He suggested staying at the Grand Hotel.
Keep : He kept working, although he felt ill.
Avoid : She avoided talking to her boss.
AFTER PREPOSITIONS

I drank a cup of coffee before leaving

After having a shower, I waited for Steven
I manage it by working much longer than 40-hour weeks
In spite of studying a lot he didn't pass the exams.
What was her reaction on hearing the news?
AS THE SUBJECT OR OBJECT OF A SENTENCE

•Swimming is good exercise.

•Cooking is one of her hobbies.

•Cycling is fun.

•Getting a good job is not easy.

•Driving becomes more and more expensive.

•Making fun of other people is not nice.

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WE USE 'TO' + INFINITIVE:

AFTER CERTAIN VERBS
Agree : She agreed to give a presentation at the meeting.
Decide : We decided to go out for dinner.
Hope : I hope to pass the exam.

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nfinitives.html
AFTER ADJECTIVES

 It's difficult to get up early.

 We are happy to see you here.

 They were sad to hear about his death.

FOR PURPOSES

 I came to London to study English.

 She studies hard to get good marks.

 He gave up cakes to lose weight.

 I'm calling you to ask for your help.

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