We sometimes use one verb after another verb. Often the second verb is in the to-infinitive form, for example: I want to eat.
But sometimes the second verb must be in gerund form, for example: I dislike eating.
This depends on the first verb. Here is a list of verbs that are usually followed by a verb in gerund form:
admit, appreciate, avoid, carry on, consider, defer, delay, deny, detest, dislike, endure, enjoy, escape, excuse, face, feel like, finish, forgive, give up, can't help, imagine, involve, leave off, mention, mind, miss, postpone, practise, put off, report, resent, risk, can't stand, suggest, understand
Some verbs can be followed by the gerund form or the to-infinitive form without a big change in meaning: begin, continue, hate, intend, like, love, prefer, propose, start
EXAMPLS OF GERUNDS AFTER VERBS:
- I like cooking.
- I dislike going shopping.
- I prefer sleeping early.
- She doesn't mind eating a lot.
- They don't hate having a boyfriend.
- Fans enjoy watching the game.
- Fans prefer sitting near first base.
- Andres dislike doing English homework.
- They don't mind being in the night air.
- Joe likes watching the crowd.
