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Lesson Plan October 18, 2024

Topic: Verb + -ING or TO

When one verb follows another verb, the infinitive (to do / not to do) or an -ing form (doing / not doing) is used.

Section A: Verb + Infinitive

The infinitive is often used for an action that happens after the first verb.

• Do you want to have lunch now?

• I decided not to go out tonight.

Here is a short list of some verbs that are followed by an infinitive

want / decide / agree / plan / intend / manage / threaten / promise / fail / pretend

• We intend to spend the summer in the countryside.

• I passed by him on the street and said hello, but he pretended not to see me.

• I didn’t agree to go to the movies with you!

Section B: Verb + -ING

The -ing form is often used for an action that happens at the same time as or before the first verb.

• I like talking to her.

• She doesn’t recall meeting him.

Here is a short list of some verbs that are followed by an -ing form

enjoy / deny / postpone / imagine / suggest / consider / risk / miss / avoid / involve

• Leonard is an artist. He can’t imagine working in an office everyday.

• She denied breaking the window.

• We are all very tired now. I suggest continuing the meeting tomorrow.

Lesson Notes

Words & Phrases

• YouTube is a website where you can watch videos. People upload videos about many things, like music, cooking, or travel.

• I spent the morning watching bonsai videos on YouTube.

• Many TV companies have short videos of their programs on YouTube.

Verb + -ING or TO

• Infinitives often express actions that are potential or future, like plans, wants, or intentions.

• Gerunds are often used for completed or ongoing actions, especially when expressing habits, emotions, or past experiences.

Verbs followed by the infinitive

These verbs are often about intentions, plans, or desires. The second verb in these structures is in its infinitive form.

• Examples of verbs that use the infinitive: want, need, plan, hope, decide, promise, expect, offer, deserve, agree, manage, afford, threaten, refuse, arrange, fail, forget, learn

• "I want to learn Spanish.”

• "They need to finish the project by tomorrow.”

• "She decided to go home early.”

Verbs followed by the gerund (-ing)

These verbs often relate to feelings, preferences, or actions that are already happening or have already happened. The second verb takes the gerund form.

• Examples of verbs that use the gerund: enjoy, avoid, consider, mind, finish, suggest, recommend, stop, postpone, admit, avoid, imagine, deny, give up, put off, carry on, keep on

• "I enjoy reading books.”

• "He avoided talking to his boss.”

• "She suggested going to the park."