FlexiLang
Your progress is not saved permanently. Log in to track your performance after closing the browser.
Course: French English Spanish Greek
Explanations in: Greek English Spanish French
A2

Verbe + -ing ou verbe + to

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

StructureVerbesExemple
verbe + -ingenjoy, finish, mind, avoid, suggest, keep, miss, can't standI enjoy reading.
verbe + to + basewant, need, decide, hope, plan, promise, learn, would likeI want to go.
les deux (sens proche)like, love, hate, start, begin, preferI like swimming / to swim.
préposition + -ingafter, before, without, interested in, good atbefore leaving, good at cooking

Test yourself

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