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A2

Verb + -ing or verb + to

I enjoy swimming, I want to swim, I like swimming / to swim.

PatternVerbsExample
verb + -ingenjoy, finish, mind, avoid, suggest, keep, miss, can't standI enjoy reading.
verb + to + basewant, need, decide, hope, plan, promise, learn, would likeI want to go.
both (similar meaning)like, love, hate, start, begin, preferI like swimming / to swim.
preposition + -ingafter, before, without, interested in, good atbefore leaving, good at cooking

Test yourself

  1. Complete: I've finished (write) my report.
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    writing
  2. Complete: She decided (leave) early.
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    to leave
  3. Complete: Thanks for (help) me.
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    helping
  4. Correct: I'm looking forward to meet you.
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    I'm looking forward to meeting you.