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Unit 52 · -ing and to …

to ... (I want to do) and -ing (I enjoy doing)

Study

A

verbs + to . . . (I want to do)

want plan decide try
hope expect offer forget
need promise refuse learn

+ to ... (to do / to work / to be etc.)

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What do you want to do this evening?

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It's not very late. We don't need to go home yet.

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Tina has decided to sell her car.

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You forgot to switch off the light when you went out.

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My brother is learning to drive.

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I tried to read my book, but I was too tired.

B

verbs + -ing (I enjoy doing)

enjoy stop suggest
mind finish

+ -ing (doing / working / being etc.)

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I enjoy dancing. (not enjoy to dance)

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I don't mind getting up early.

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Has it stopped raining?

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Sonia suggested going to the cinema.

C

verbs + -ing or to ...

like love start
prefer hate begin
continue

+ -ing (doing etc.) or to ... (to do etc.)

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Do you like getting up early? or Do you like to get up early?

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I prefer travelling by car. or I prefer to travel by car.

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Anna loves dancing, or Anna loves to dance.

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I hate being late, or I hate to be late.

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It started raining, or It started to rain.

D

would like to ... etc.

would like would love
would prefer would hate

+ to ... (to do / to work / to be etc.)

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Amy would like to meet you.

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I'd love to go to Australia. (I'd = I would)

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'Would you like to sit down?' 'No, I'd prefer to stand, thank you.'

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I like this apartment. I wouldn't like to move.

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I live in a small village. I'd hate to live in a big city.

Exercises (4)

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52.1

Put the verb in the right form, to ... or -ing.

  1. 1
    I enjoy . (dance)example
  2. 2
    What do you want tonight? (do)example
  3. 3
    Bye! I hope you again soon. (see)
  4. 4
    I learnt when I was five years old. (swim)
  5. 5
    Have you finished the kitchen? (clean)
  6. 6
    Where's Anna? I need her something. (ask)
  7. 7
    Do you enjoy other countries? (visit)
  8. 8
    The weather was nice, so I suggested for a walk by the river. (go)
  9. 9
    Where's Ben? He promised here on time. (be)
  10. 10
    I'm not in a hurry. I don't mind . (wait)
  11. 11
    What have you decided ? (do)
  12. 12
    Dan was angry and refused to me. (speak)
  13. 13
    I'm tired. I want to bed. (go)
  14. 14
    I was very upset and started . (cry)
  15. 15
    I'm trying (work) Please stop . (talk)
52.2

Complete the sentences using to ... or -ing. Use these verbs: go help lose rain read see send wait watch

gohelploserainreadseesendwaitwatch
  1. 1
    'Have you ever been to Australia?' 'No, but I'd love 'example
  2. 2
    Amy had a lot to do, so I offered her.
  3. 3
    I'm surprised that you're here. I didn't expect you.
  4. 4
    Kate has a lot of books. She enjoys .
  5. 5
    This ring was my grandmother's. I'd hate .
  6. 6
    Don't forget us a postcard when you're on holiday.
  7. 7
    I'm not going out until it stops .
  8. 8
    What shall we do this afternoon? Would you like to the beach?
  9. 9
    When I'm tired in the evenings, I like TV.
  10. 10
    'Shall we go now?' 'No, I'd prefer a few minutes.'
52.3

Complete the answers to the questions.

  1. 1
    Do you usually get up early?
    Yes, I like .example
  2. 2
    Do you ever go to museums?
    Yes, I enjoy .
  3. 3
    Would you like to go to a museum now?
    No, I'm hungry. I'd prefer to a restaurant.
  4. 4
    Do you drive a lot?
    No, I don't like .
  5. 5
    Have you ever been to New York?
    No, but I'd love one day.
  6. 6
    Do you often travel by train?
    Yes, I enjoy .
  7. 7
    Shall we walk home or take a taxi?
    I don't mind , but a taxi would be quicker.
52.4

Complete these sentences. Write about yourself. Use to ... or -ing.

  1. 1
    I enjoy .
  2. 2
    I don't like .
  3. 3
    If it's a nice day tomorrow, I'd like .
  4. 4
    When I'm on holiday, I like .
  5. 5
    I don't mind , but .
  6. 6
    I wouldn't like .