Gerunds & Infinitives Flashcards
enjoy
I enjoyed living in France
fancy
I fancy seeing a film tonight
agree
She agreed to give a presentation at the meeting
discuss
We discussed going on holiday together
ask
- I asked to leave early
- I asked him to leave early
dislike
I dislike waiting for buses
decide
We decided to go out for dinner
help
- He helped to clean the oven
- he helped his flatmate to clean the oven
plan
She plans to buy a new flat next year
hope
I hope to pass the exam
learn
They are learning to sing
want
I want to come to the party
finish
We’ve finished preparing for the meeting
mind
I don’t mind coming early
like
I would like to see her tonight
suggest
He suggested staying at the Grand Hotel
recommend
They recommended meeting earlier
keep
He kept working, although he felt ill
promise
We promised not to be late
can afford
We can’t afford to go on holiday
avoid
She avoided talking to her boss
manage
He managed to open the door without the key.
prepare
They prepared to take the test
demand
He demanded to speak to Mr. Harris