Gerund Or Infinitive

GERUND or INFINITIVE Verb + 'ing' OR Verb + Infinitive When two verbs are used together, the second verb is often in the gerund form (-ing) or the infinitive. There are no specific rules concerning which verbs take which form. Like irregular verbs, you will need to learn which form a verb takes. Common Verbs + 'ing' go enjoy quit discuss mind can't stand suggest Examples: They go jogging on Saturdays. I don't mind helping you. They can't stand driving in traffic jams. Common Verbs + Infinitive promise plan refuse want need decide hope Examples: I promised to help him. Alice needs to start that task. He decided to quit his job.