Verbo + -ing o verbo + to
I enjoy swimming, I want to swim, I like swimming / to swim.
| Estructura | Verbos | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|
| verbo + -ing | enjoy, finish, mind, avoid, suggest, keep, miss, can't stand | I enjoy reading. |
| verbo + to + base | want, need, decide, hope, plan, promise, learn, would like | I want to go. |
| los dos (sentido parecido) | like, love, hate, start, begin, prefer | I like swimming / to swim. |
| preposición + -ing | after, before, without, interested in, good at | before leaving, good at cooking |
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Completa: I've finished (write) my report.
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writing -
Completa: She decided (leave) early.
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to leave -
Completa: Thanks for (help) me.
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helping -
Corrige: I'm looking forward to meet you.
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I'm looking forward to meeting you.