Language and vocabulary study

Verbs followed by the infinitive: complete the rules

1 Look at the examples. Then complete the grammar rules.

The examples show the pattern; the three rules name it.

Add the right verb and (not) to

Now use the verbs in the box to finish the sentences.

Verbs followed by -ing: complete the rules

3 Look at the examples. Then complete the grammar rules.

Pick the verb that takes -ing

Now choose from the box the verb that fits each gap.

Phrases with on and a noun

5 Look at the examples. Then use the nouns in the box to make other on + noun phrases in the sentences below.

Start, like, love, hate: infinitive or -ing?

1 Look at the three groups of examples. Then answer the questions below.

Like, love, hate: choose the form

Now fill each gap with the verb in brackets, in the right form.

Same verb, new meaning: stop and remember

3 Some verbs change their meaning when they are followed by the infinitive or -ing forms. Look at the examples. Then answer the question below.

Put stop and remember into sentences

Now decide between the infinitive and -ing for each verb.

Write your own answers with a partner

Last, use these forms in sentences of your own.