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GERUNDS, INFINITIVES & PARTICIPLES

ENGLISH 2. Gerunds and Infinitives after Some Verbs without a Change in Meaning

Bazı fiiller, “gerund” ya da “infinitive” ile kullanıldığında anlam farkı oluşmaz.
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Verbs Followed by Gerund and Infinitive with a Similar Meaning
attempt Students attempted solving / to solve the maths problem but could not find the correct solution.

begin The artist began painting / to paint the canvas with vibrant colours to express her innermost emotions.

continue The research team has been planning to continue analysing / to analyse the data collected.

intend We intend developing / to develop a mobile app that will allow users to track their daily nutrition.

neglect If you neglect watering / to water your plants regularly, they may wither and die.

start Children who start learning / to learn musical instruments often make rapid progress.

Tabloda verilen fiiller “continuous” bir tense ile kullanılırsa kendilerinden sonra “to + infinitive” gelir.
I have been neglecting to set clear goals for myself, and it results in a lack of direction and motivation.
The couple was intending to travel the world because they wanted to explore new cultures and create lasting
memories.

prefer / would prefer
“prefer” fiili hem “gerund” hem “to infinitive” ile, “would prefer” ise “to infinitive” ile kullanılır.
An increasing number of people prefer shopping online for convenience and a wider selection of products.
An increasing number of people prefer to shop online for convenience and a wider selection of products.

An increasing number of people would prefer to shop online for convenience and a wider selection of products.

Fiilden sonra nesne varsa / Fiilden sonra nesne yoksa
Bazı fiillerin ardından nesne kullanıldığında “to infinitive” kullanılır. Fiilden sonra nesne yoksa “gerund” kullanılır.
Verbs Verb + gerund Verb + object + to infinitive
Doctors advise attending regular Experts advise people to wear sunscreen throughout
advise check-ups for early detection of health the year to protect against the sun’s harmful effects.
issues.
The museum does not allow taking The manager allows employees to take short breaks
allow
photographs in certain exhibits. throughout the day.
The counsellor encourages expressing Challenges often encourage us to overcome them,
encourage emotions and seeking support for and we become stronger and better versions of
mental well-being if necessary. ourselves.
The safety guidelines forbid running in House rental agreements usually forbid tenants to
forbid
the pool area. make structural changes in the house.
The teacher permits using mobile The building law permits homeowners to build fences
permit phones and tablets during the lesson for up to six feet tall.
research purposes.
Nutritionists recommend adding more Dentists recommend us to use a soft-bristle
recommend
fruits and vegetables to your diet. toothbrush to avoid gum damage.

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