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Gerund vs Infinitive | TO vs ING | When to Use TO or ING (100+ Examples & Quiz)

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Warm-up Questions

When you speak English, do you feel more confident using “to + verb” or “verb + -ing”? Why?
What are two example sentences you already know with a gerund (verb + -ing) and an infinitive (to + verb)?
What do you think “100+ examples & quiz” suggests the video will help you do?

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Gerund vs Infinitive | TO vs ING | When to Use TO or ING (100+ Examples & Quiz)

Intro quiz + core idea (infinitive vs gerund) (00:00 – 06:03)

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1. Which verb is presented as always followed by the infinitive (to + base verb)?

enjoy
avoid
decide
suggest

2. Which verb is presented as always followed by the gerund (verb + -ing)?

enjoy
want
promise
offer

3. What does the speaker say learners should do instead of memorizing long lists?

Avoid using gerunds in speaking
Only learn rules, not examples
Practice and make their own sentences until it feels natural
Translate every sentence into their first language

Gerund vs Infinitive | TO vs ING | When to Use TO or ING (100+ Examples & Quiz)

Main rules: verb categories, prepositions, objects, bare infinitive, adjectives (06:03 – 21:13)

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1. According to the video, after a preposition we usually use:

the gerund (verb + -ing)
the past tense
either one with no rule
the infinitive (to + verb)

2. What happens when a verb is followed by an object (someone) in patterns like “tell someone ___”?

You must use the infinitive (to + verb).
You must use an adjective instead of a verb.
You must use “to + -ing”.
You must use the gerund (verb + -ing).

3. Which group is given as verbs that require the bare infinitive (base verb without “to”)?

see, hear, watch, notice, feel
recommend, consider, imagine
promise, plan, hope
enjoy, dislike, mind

Gerund vs Infinitive | TO vs ING | When to Use TO or ING (100+ Examples & Quiz)

Final summary + quiz practice (21:13 – 26:45)

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1. In the quiz, what is the correct explanation for “She wants ___ the question”?

“want” must be followed by a preposition
“want” is followed by a gerund because it shows enjoyment
Both are correct with no difference in meaning
“want” is followed by an infinitive because it is a verb of desire

2. In the quiz sentence “He’s famous for ___ hilarious stories,” which form is correct?

tell
to tell
telling
to telling

3. In the final tricky question, which sentence “made my day” and why?

“She stopped kissing me,” because it means she kissed once
“She stopped kissing me,” because it means she kissed more often
“She stopped to kiss me,” because she stopped another action in order to kiss
Both sentences mean exactly the same thing

Gerund vs Infinitive | TO vs ING | When to Use TO or ING (100+ Examples & Quiz)

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1. Which pairing matches the video’s basic definitions?

Infinitive = adjective; Gerund = adverb
Infinitive = verb + -ing; Gerund = to + base verb
Infinitive = to + base verb; Gerund = verb + -ing used like a noun
Infinitive = past tense; Gerund = present continuous

2. Which rule is stated in the video?

Prepositions are followed by adjectives, not verbs.
After any preposition, use the gerund (verb + -ing).
After any preposition, use the infinitive (to + verb).
There are no rules for prepositions.

3. What is the main warning about “tricky verbs” like stop, regret, remember, forget, and try?

They are always followed by gerunds only.
They are always followed by infinitives only.
The form (to vs -ing) can change the meaning.
They cannot be used in questions.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Gerund vs Infinitive | TO vs ING | When to Use TO or ING (100+ Examples & Quiz)

Which rule in the video is easiest for you: verb + infinitive, verb + gerund, preposition + gerund, or object + infinitive? Why?
Create two sentences with the same verb but different meanings using a tricky verb (stop / regret / remember / forget / try). Explain the difference.
Do you think using a gerund as a subject (e.g., “Learning English takes time”) sounds more natural than an infinitive (“To learn English takes time”)? Why?
What practice method would help you most to build instinct: speaking drills, writing your own examples, or correcting mistakes? Explain.