Some verbs in English
can be followed by a gerund ("__ing"), some can
be followed by an infinitive ("to..."), and some
("like", "love", "continue",
and others) can be followed by either one.
Do you know the 'gerund and infinitive' verbs
for Level 3? Let's find out. For
each sentence, only one answer is correct.
THE 1-2 'RULE' for
verbs followed by a gerund or infinitive
RULE:
EXAMPLES:
1-2
→ USE "to..."
If 1st verb happens 1st, and 2nd verb happens 2nd (later) →
use "to..."
I prepared to take the TOEFL test. [1st you
prepare, and 2nd (later), you take →
"to take"]
NOT1-2
→ USE "_ing"
If 1st verb happens AT THE SAME
TIME as 2nd verb → use "_ing"
Jane kept trying until she got it right. [Keep
and try happen at the same time → "trying"]
If 1st verb happens AFTER 2nd verb
→ use "_ing"
Billy admitted breaking the window with his baseball.
[The 2nd verb action happens before the 1st verb → "breaking"]
EXCEPTIONS
Some Level 3 verbs DO NOT follow the rule →
