Verbs with To-Infinitives and Gerunds: Meanings and Uses - Prof. 1578, Apuntes de Idioma Inglés

¡Descarga Verbs with To-Infinitives and Gerunds: Meanings and Uses - Prof. 1578 y más Apuntes en PDF de Idioma Inglés solo en Docsity! Verbs with to-inf and –ing complements (with different meanings!) I'll never forget going to Japan (with never for a memorable previous action). Don't forget to meet me at 5.00 (something happens at or after a certain time) "I remember meeting her some weeks ago." You should remember to invite him. The lecturer ignored the interruption and went on speaking. (= continue the same action) He went on to explain the problem of heat loss. (= start next action) Your hair needs cutting. (Your hair wants cutting.) (= something should be done) I need to go to the bank.(= need some money) I regret telling him about it now. (= feel regret about what happened) We regret to tell you that your application has been unsuccessful. (= formal way to communicate bad news) My mother helped to look after the children. I can't help falling in love with you (prevent something happening) He stopped talking and answered the phone (interrupted current action) The lecturer stopped to take questions (stopped in order to start a new action) I'll try to come a bit earlier (= expresses speaker’s intention) You could try mixing some wine in the sauce - it might improve it. (= test or experiment) REPORTING VERBS ‘Can I give you a lift home?’ She offered to give him a lift home. ‘Let’s meet at the gallery at seven.’ He suggested meeting at the gallery at seven. ‘I won’t do it again.’ He promised not to do it again. ‘Don’t forget to turn off the TV.’ She reminded them to turn off the TV. ‘OK. I’ll wait and see what happens.’ He agreed to wait and see what happened.