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I. GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES: INTRODUCTION AND REVIEW (ALL ABOUT GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES)

4.0 Using Gerunds and Infinitives for the Past, Present, and Future and for Realistic and Unrealistic Situations

4.5 Verbs Followed by Either Gerunds or Infinitives, but With a Change in Meaning

Some verbs can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive. However, the following verbs have different meanings, depending on whether a gerund or an infinitive is used.

Gerund Infinitive
Remember
When you use this verb followed by a gerund, it means that you have a memory of something that happened in the past.
Example: I remember going to the desert.		 When an infinitive is used after this verb, it means that you remember something that needs to be done.
Example: I remembered to bring the key for my office.
Forget (This is the Same as 'Don't Remember')
When you use this verb followed by a gerund, it means that you forget doing something that you actually did do.
Example: I forget calling my mother on her birthday. I thought that I did, but maybe I didn't. I don't remember calling her.		 When an infinitive is used after this verb, it means that you do not remember something that you should or must do.
Example: Forgetting to turn off the water in the bathtub can cause a huge amount of water damage.
Try
When you use this verb, followed by a gerund, it means that you did something, but the effect was not expected.
Example: I tried studying more, but it didn't help.		 When an infinitive is used after this verb, it means that you attempted to do something, but it was not possible to do it.
Example: I tried to turn the key, but the lock was stuck.
Regret
When you use this verb, followed by a gerund, it means that you did something in the past, but now you wish that you didn't do it.
Example: I regret yelling at my boss. Now I may lose my job.		 When an infinitive is used after this verb, it usually means that you are telling someone some bad news.
Example: I regret to tell you that you did not get the job that you interviewed for.
Start
When you use this verb, followed by a gerund, it means that someone is at the beginning of an action.
Example: I started studying at 3:00 p.m.		 When an infinitive is used after this verb, it usually means that there is a purpose for the action.
Example: I started to study a week ago, so that I would not fail the exam.

Exercise: Write two sentences for each verb. One sentence should use the verb followed by a gerund and the other sentence should use the verb followed by an infinitive.

Nhập câu trả lời vào ô trống.

1. Remember

1. Please remember (invite) my friend Anne to the party. It would be nice to see her again.

2. I don't remember (turn the stove off) before I left the apartment. Could you check to make sure it is off.

2. Forget

3. I forget/don't remember ever (need) money for food.

4. I forgot (tell) you, the basketball practice has been cancelled.

3. Try

5. If you can't open a jar, try (use) a rubber band around the lid to help you grip the lid.

6. They really tried (start) a new restaurant, but they couldn't get enough customers.

4. Regret

7. We regret (inform) you that your car's engine needs replacing.

8. I regret (not visit) my friend when I was in her city.

5. Start

9. If he doesn't start (practice) now, he might not be ready to play in the concert.

10. You should start (do) the test now.
- 4.4 Verbs Followed by Either a Gerund or an Infinitive, With no Change in Meaning - 5.0 Transforming Nouns into Gerunds and Infinitives


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