’، Infinitive or -ing ،’

Sometimes we need to decide whether to use a verb in its:

-ing form (doing, singing)

or

infinitive form (to do, to sing).

For example, only one of the following sentences is correct. Which one?
I dislike working late. (???)

I dislike to work late. (???)

When to use the infinitive

The infinitive form is used after certain verbs:
- forget, help, learn, teach, train
- choose, expect, hope, need, offer, want, would like
- agree, encourage, pretend, promise
- allow, can/can't afford, decide, manage, mean, refuse
I forgot to close the

Mary needs to leave early.

Why are they encouraged to learn English?

We can't afford to take a long holiday.

The infinitive form is always used after adjectives, for example:
- disappointed, glad, happy, pleased, relieved, sad, surprised
I was happy to help them.

She will be delighted to see you.

This includes too + adjective:
The water was too cold to swim in.

Is your coffee too hot to drink?

The infinitive form is used after adjective + enough:
He was strong enough to lift it.

She is rich enough to buy two.

When to use -ing

The -ing form is used when the word is the subject of a sentence or clause:
Swimming is good exercise.

Doctors say that smoking is bad for you.

The -ing form is used after a preposition:
I look forward to meeting you.

They left without saying "Goodbye."

The -ing form is used after certain verbs:
- avoid, dislike, enjoy, finish, give up, mind/not mind, practise
I dislike getting up early.

Would you mind opening the window?

Some verbs can be followed by the -ing form or the infinitive without a big change in meaning: begin, continue, hate, intend, like, love, prefer, propose, start.
It started to rain.

It started raining.

I like to play tennis.

I like playing tennis.

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