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How to use TO vs. -ING after 25 common verbs

How to use TO vs. -ING after 25 common verbs12 oct9 min

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Do you say:

"I enjoy to read"…

or "I enjoy reading"?

"I decided going"…

or "I decided to go"?

If you're not sure and you're guessing… you're not alone.

Gerunds vs. infinitives are one of the most confusing parts of learning English grammar. But today I'll make it clear when to use which one - so you can be correct and confident.

A gerund is a verb with an -ing ending, which functions as a noun in the sentence

👉 "reading," "going," "eating"