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23 GRAMMAR Verbs followed by -ing or infinitive @ Verbs followed by -ing or a noun Some verbs can be followed either by another verb in an -ing form or a noun. Try to avoid walking as much as possible. I managed to avoid an argument. Verbs in this list include: avoid, be worth, dislike, enjoy, faney, help, keep, mind, miss, practise, risk, cant stand Its not worth waiting for a bus at this time of day. I dislike having to gel up early. Do you enjoy meeting people from other countries? I don't fancy going out this evening. George can't help laughing when he sees you! T wish you wouldn't keep interrupting. I don't mind helping you do the washing-up. Jane misses going for long country walks. You should practise introducing yourself. We can't risk starting a fire in the forest. I can't stand going to office parties. ® Verbs followed by -ing, or a noun, or a that-clause Some verbs can be followed either by another verb in an -irig form, or a noun, or a that-clause. Jack admitted stealing the money. When accused of stealing the money, Jack admitted it. Jack admitted that he had stolen the money. Verbs in this list include: admit, consider, deny, imagine, recollect, report, suggest Have you considered taking up jogging? You must consider that Jim has never driven abroad before. Peter denied stealing the money. 1 don’ recollect meeting you before. Suddenly I recollected that I had another appointment. Helen reported losing her watch to the director. I suggested going to the beach. I suggested that we went to the beach. & Verbs followed by -ing or infinitive: little change of meaning Some verbs can be followed cither by an -ing form or an infinitive and there is little or no change in meaning. Verbs in this list include: attempt, begin, continue. dread, not bear, hate, intend, like, love, prefer, start I attempted to leave / leaving but the police stopped me. 161