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Many English verbs are followed by another verb in a specific form: either the to + infinitive<\/span> (e.g., to go<\/span>) or the verb + -ing<\/span> (e.g., going<\/span>), also known as the gerund.<\/strong> This choice is not random; it depends entirely on the first verb in the sentence. Understanding these patterns is essential for B1 learners to speak and write English naturally and correctly. Some verbs always take an infinitive, others always take a gerund, and a few can take both, sometimes with a change in meaning. Learning these groups of verbs will help you avoid common mistakes and improve your fluency.<\/div>\n

What are Gerunds and Infinitives?<\/h2>\n

In English, when one verb follows another, the second verb often needs a special form. These forms are the infinitive<\/span> or the gerund<\/span>.<\/p>\n