Gerunds vs. Infinitives
Complete the pairs of sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets. Click on your choice to get instant feedback!
Grammar Rules Reminder
Some verbs completely change their meaning depending on whether they are followed by a gerund (-ing) or an infinitive (to + verb). Here is a quick guide:
Remember
- + to do: Remember a task or obligation you need to do.
- + doing: Recall a memory of something you already did in the past.
Forget
- + to do: Fail to remember to do a required task.
- + doing: Lose the memory of a past experience.
Mean
- + to do: Intend to do something.
- + doing: An action involves or results in something else.
Regret
- + to do: Formally apologize or politely deliver bad news.
- + doing: Feel sorry about an action in the past.