Gerund vs Infinitive

Article excerpt · target grammar marked

Some remember stopping to look back at their parent, hoping they would stay. Adults often try to avoid thinking about difficult adolescent memories. People who try writing about an uncomfortable experience show measurable improvements.

Grammar Reference · Gerund vs Infinitive

stop + gerund

Stop + gerund = quit an activity. She stopped crying when the music started. The activity ends.

stop + infinitive

Stop + infinitive = pause to do something new. He stopped to think about what she said. A new action begins.

remember / forget +

Refers to a past experience. I remember feeling nervous. I'll never forget seeing that face.

remember / forget +

Refers to a task or duty. Remember to call her. He forgot to lock the door. Future task.

01Exercise 1 — Form · Write the Correct Form

Gerund vs Infinitive

1.I will never forget the look on my father's face when I told him the news.

2.She stopped when she heard a strange noise outside the window.

3.Please remember your homework before the next class.

4.He tried earlier in the mornings, but he still arrived late every day.

5.Do you remember your first bicycle? Mine was bright red.

6.She regrets so much time worrying about what other people thought.

02Exercise 2 — Transform

rewrite with the new structure

1.She quit worrying about her past. (use: stopped)

2.I have a memory of feeling very proud that day. (use: remember)

3.He paused in order to check his phone. (use: stopped)

4.She experimented with journalling to see if it helped. (use: tried)

5.He is sorry that he said that to his friend. (use: regrets)

6.Don't fail to submit the report before Friday. (use: forget)

03Exercise 3 — About You

in your notebook

Personalise: complete five sentences about yourself using the target grammar.

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