7. We are prevented from talking to him. ga('require', 'displayfeatures'); We use the phrases would you mind + - ing form, and do you mind + - ing form to ask people politely to do things. (make a decision), What’s on your mind? (be willing to consider all of the options and possibilities). Past perfect simple or past perfect continuous? { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '387233' }}, { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_btmslot' }}]}, name: "identityLink", { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_topslot' }}, ; The driver attempted to remove the flat tyre. Tips to use verbs with infinitive and gerund. { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_MidArticle' }}, (STRIKE) 2. bids: [{ bidder: 'rubicon', params: { accountId: '17282', siteId: '162036', zoneId: '776130', position: 'btf' }}, { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_btmslot' }}, We don’t say it doesn’t mind: I don’t mind. { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195453', size: [320, 100] }}, (remember + infinitive = remember something and then do it) { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a969411017171829a5c82bb4deb000b', pos: 'cdo_btmslot_300x250' }}, googletag.pubads().collapseEmptyDivs(false); Online quiz to test your understanding of to-infinitive or -ing in English. { bidder: 'openx', params: { unit: '539971081', delDomain: 'idm-d.openx.net' }}, { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_MidArticle' }}, googletag.pubads().setTargeting("cdo_dc", "british-grammar"); { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195454', size: [300, 250] }}, },{ She expects people her, but she never helps anyone! { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_btmslot' }}]}, var mapping_topslot_b = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([746, 0], [[728, 90]]).addSize([0, 0], []).build(); { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_btmslot' }}]}, { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '11654151' }}, { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195467', size: [320, 50] }}, The students will practice the difference between the verbs connecting with -ing forms and verbs + infinitive (gerunds and infinitives). 'min': 0, { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195467', size: [300, 250] }}, In these first three sentences, the verb in the infinitive was difficult or impossible to achieve . bids: [{ bidder: 'rubicon', params: { accountId: '17282', siteId: '162050', zoneId: '776340', position: 'btf' }}, ‘Try’ is a special verb in English because we can follow it with either a gerund (ing form) or infinitive. { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_mpuslot2' }}]}]; 'pa pdd chac-sb tc-bd bw hbr-20 hbss lpt-25' : 'hdn'">. ; I enjoy travelling. { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_MidArticle' }}, { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a9690ab01717182962182bb50ce0007', pos: 'cdo_stickyslot_mobile_flex' }}, Oh, never mind. { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_topslot' }}]}, Verb + -ing or verb + infinitive (followed by -ing (mind (Would you mind…: Verb + -ing or verb + infinitive BUT…. name: "unifiedId", Do you mind turning down the volume a little, please? (I enjoy getting up early in summer.) We’re moving to New Zealand. When enjoy, admit and mind are followed by another verb, it must be in the -ing form. The word in the example sentence does not match the entry word. We rejoiced at his winning. I hate dancing, so don't ask me to. { bidder: 'openx', params: { unit: '539971070', delDomain: 'idm-d.openx.net' }}, { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195453', size: [320, 100] }}, All depends on his getting the job. 'max': 30, {code: 'ad_contentslot_1', pubstack: { adUnitName: 'cdo_mpuslot', adUnitPath: '/23202586/cdo_mpuslot' }, mediaTypes: { banner: { sizes: [[300, 250], [320, 100], [320, 50], [300, 50], [1, 1]] } }, Would you mind opening the window? bids: [{ bidder: 'rubicon', params: { accountId: '17282', siteId: '162036', zoneId: '776144', position: 'btf' }}, { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '708801' }}, Regret + -ing form. { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '194852', size: [300, 250] }}, bids: [{ bidder: 'rubicon', params: { accountId: '17282', siteId: '162036', zoneId: '776160', position: 'atf' }}, The third conditional. {code: 'ad_contentslot_2', pubstack: { adUnitName: 'cdo_mpuslot', adUnitPath: '/23202586/cdo_mpuslot' }, mediaTypes: { banner: { sizes: [[300, 250], [320, 100], [320, 50], [300, 50], [1, 1]] } }, bids: [{ bidder: 'rubicon', params: { accountId: '17282', siteId: '162050', zoneId: '776338', position: 'btf' }}, 8. { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_btmslot' }}, var mapping_houseslot_a = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([963, 0], [300, 250]).addSize([0, 0], []).build(); bids: [{ bidder: 'rubicon', params: { accountId: '17282', siteId: '162050', zoneId: '776336', position: 'btf' }}, { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '446383' }}, { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_MidArticle' }}, enableSendAllBids: false googletag.cmd.push(function() { { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a969411017171829a5c82bb4deb000b', pos: 'cdo_mpuslot2_flex' }}, { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195453', size: [300, 50] }}, { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195465', size: [300, 250] }}, We use the phrase mind you in speaking to mean ‘but we should also remember or take into account’: We had such terrible weather on our holiday. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("sfr", "cdo_dict_british-grammar"); }); 'increment': 1, avoid You should avoid eating after 10 PM. bids: [{ bidder: 'rubicon', params: { accountId: '17282', siteId: '162036', zoneId: '776144', position: 'btf' }}, { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a969411017171829a5c82bb4deb000b', pos: 'cdo_leftslot_160x600' }}, We heard of his having won another trophy. We use the phrases would you mind + -ing form, and do you mind + -ing form to ask people politely to do things. { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '11654150' }}, These verbs can also be followed by a Gerund or an Infinitive without changing their meaning. Usage explanations of natural written and spoken English, 0 && stateHdr.searchDesk ? I dislike getting up early. We can use don’t/doesn’t mind to mean ‘not feel annoyed or worried by something’. { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '11654174' }}, }, { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '387232' }}, var mapping_rightslot = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([746, 0], [[300, 250]]).addSize([0, 0], []).build(); You will find other meanings of mind in a good learner’s dictionary. { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195467', size: [300, 50] }}, { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_stickyslot' }}, Must have a big back yard, mind you, to have ten holes of golf. The second one usually needs to change into the -ing form or the to + infinitive form. },{ var mapping_contentslot = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([746, 0], [[300, 250], [336, 280], [1, 1], 'fluid']).addSize([0, 0], [[300, 250], [320, 100], [320, 50], [300, 50], [1, 1], 'fluid']).build(); name: "_pubcid", { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_topslot' }}]}, (or It doesn’t matter. Kathy, mind that you don’t trip over my bag. In this meaning, we usually use it in the imperative: Mind your head. 'increment': 0.5, { Would you mind is more polite and more common: Would you mind opening the window, please? { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_btmslot' }}, { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '11653860' }}, { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_HDX' }}, We also use verbs + ing after a preposition including 'to', 'of', or 'without': • I look forward to meeting you (where 'I look forward to' means 'I want to meet you') • My sister is afraid of flying • They left the party without saying goodbye. }, if(!isPlusPopupShown()) googletag.pubads().setTargeting("cdo_l", "en"); { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_mpuslot1' }}]}, { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a9690ab01717182962182bb50ce0007', pos: 'cdo_btmslot_mobile_flex' }}, iasLog("criterion : cdo_pt = entry"); { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_MidArticle' }}, var mapping_topslot_a = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([746, 0], []).addSize([0, 550], [[300, 250]]).addSize([0, 0], [[300, 50], [320, 50], [320, 100]]).build(); name: "criteo" bids: [{ bidder: 'rubicon', params: { accountId: '17282', siteId: '162036', zoneId: '776130', position: 'btf' }}, We must remember that it is our responsibility to protect and care for the environment. { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_mpuslot' }}, forget Forget to do something: Used to talk about things that we need to do, and we forget to do them. } Share it with us! Any action verb can be made into a gerund. {code: 'ad_contentslot_1', pubstack: { adUnitName: 'cdo_mpuslot', adUnitPath: '/23202586/cdo_mpuslot' }, mediaTypes: { banner: { sizes: [[300, 250], [336, 280], [1, 1]] } }, { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195455', size: [320, 100] }}, { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195452', size: [300, 250] }}, "sign-out": "https://dictionary.cambridge.org/auth/signout?rid=READER_ID" var googletag = googletag || {}; { bidder: 'openx', params: { unit: '541044957', delDomain: 'idm-d.openx.net' }}, (cook) 8. In general we prefer to use the verb-ing after like, love or hate. However in the second one the person requests something from the other one to do. { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '11654192' }}, { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_stickyslot' }}]}, I can hear you fine! { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_topslot' }}, Find out about other grammar rules. Watch videos about some other verbs that can be followed by gerunds and infinitives. iasLog("criterion : cdo_pc = dictionary"); { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '446384' }}, { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195453', size: [320, 50] }}, { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_mpuslot1' }}]}, type: "cookie", { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195454', size: [336, 280] }}, { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a969411017171829a5c82bb4deb000b', pos: 'cdo_mpuslot_flex' }}, dfpSlots['topslot_b'] = googletag.defineSlot('/23202586/cdo_topslot', [[728, 90]], 'ad_topslot_b').defineSizeMapping(mapping_topslot_b).setTargeting('sri', '0').setTargeting('vp', 'top').setTargeting('hp', 'center').addService(googletag.pubads()); 'min': 8.50, 'max': 3, I hope you don’t mind my leaving early. { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a9690ab01717182962182bb50ce0007', pos: 'cdo_mpuslot_mobile_flex' }}, { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '446385' }}, },{ {code: 'ad_rightslot', pubstack: { adUnitName: 'cdo_rightslot', adUnitPath: '/23202586/cdo_rightslot' }, mediaTypes: { banner: { sizes: [[300, 250]] } }, var pbMobileLrSlots = [ { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_HDX' }}, bids: [{ bidder: 'rubicon', params: { accountId: '17282', siteId: '162050', zoneId: '1673732', position: 'atf' }}, type: "html5", userIds: [{ pid: '94' { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195455', size: [300, 250] }}, { bidder: 'openx', params: { unit: '539971070', delDomain: 'idm-d.openx.net' }}, A grain of rice and a clove of garlic: making uncountable nouns countable (1), Clear explanations of natural written and spoken English. dfpSlots['leftslot'] = googletag.defineSlot('/23202586/cdo_leftslot', [[120, 600], [160, 600]], 'ad_leftslot').defineSizeMapping(mapping_leftslot).setTargeting('sri', '0').setTargeting('vp', 'top').setTargeting('hp', 'left').addService(googletag.pubads()); Here are some common verbs in English that are followed by -ing. { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a969411017171829a5c82bb4deb000b', pos: 'cdo_topslot_728x90' }}, Still facing difficulties with 'Infinitive or -ing?'? { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195452', size: [300, 250] }}, { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_Billboard' }}, { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195465', size: [300, 250] }}, If we want to say that we are not happy, we usually begin with I’m afraid …: No, not at all. }, I don't mind waiting if you're busy. { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '346693' }}, { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195451', size: [300, 250] }}, "authorizationFallbackResponse": { Would you mind is more polite and more common: Would you mind opening the window, please? In this meaning, we usually use it in the imperative: The noun mind refers to the part of a person that enables them to think, feel emotions and be aware of things: I was imagining fields of golden daffodils in my mind. }); Regret is followed by an -ing form when it refers back to the past. { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_SR' }}, storage: { { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_HDX' }}, (help) 5. { bidder: 'openx', params: { unit: '539971065', delDomain: 'idm-d.openx.net' }}, { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195455', size: [300, 250] }}, 2. { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '194852', size: [300, 250] }}, Remember + to + infinitive and forget + to + infinitive refer to recalling (or not recalling) that there is something we need to do before we do it. var pbTabletSlots = [ priceGranularity: customGranularity, filter: 'include' var pbAdUnits = getPrebidSlots(curResolution); Please stop . { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_mpuslot' }}, { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '11654150' }}, I think forgot to lock the door when we left. B1 Gerund and Infinitive GI007 Fill in the correct form: Gerund or Infinitive (with or without "TO") 1. { bidder: 'openx', params: { unit: '539971069', delDomain: 'idm-d.openx.net' }}, { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '446382' }}, However the meaning changes. { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_MidArticle' }}, { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a969411017171829a5c82bb4deb000b', pos: 'cdo_mpuslot2_flex' }}, ga('create', 'UA-31379-3',{cookieDomain:'dictionary.cambridge.org',siteSpeedSampleRate: 10}); Note: As a general rule, verbs of preference (to like, to love, to hate, to prefer) are followed by a verb in the infinitive if precise actions are being referred to (eg: I hate to end this conversation, but I have to go. syncDelay: 3000 {code: 'ad_contentslot_1', pubstack: { adUnitName: 'cdo_mpuslot', adUnitPath: '/23202586/cdo_mpuslot' }, mediaTypes: { banner: { sizes: [[300, 250], [336, 280], [1, 1]] } }, Infinitives are mostly used when actions are unreal, abstract, or future. ; I hope to see you again at the next meeting. { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '555366', size: [300, 50] }}, Oh yeah. Do you mind turning down the volume a little, please? Verbs followed by the -ing form. { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '448836' }}, Spelling Tip. pbjs.que.push(function() { initAdSlotRefresher(); { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '448835' }}, Watch the video and learn how ‘try to do’ is different from ‘try doing’. }, (WAIT) 4. Click on the arrows to change the translation direction. (I want to turn on the light). { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '346698' }}, expires: 365 { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '346693' }}, pbjs.setConfig(pbjsCfg); Do you mind me sitting here while you’re working? addPrebidAdUnits(pbAdUnits); { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_btmslot' }}, if(pl_p) { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_stickyslot' }}]}, { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195454', size: [300, 250] }}, I couldn't help when he tripped! Mind the structure with the infinitive: Gerund: Verb + -ing; Infinitive: Verb + Person (as object) + infinitive with to ga('set', 'dimension2', "entry"); { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_leftslot' }}]}, But be careful - you always use 'to' before the infinitive… { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_MidArticle' }}, // FIXME: (temporary) - send ad requests only if PlusPopup is not shown Mind as a verb We use the verb mind to mean ‘take care or be careful of or about something’, or ‘pay attention to something’. { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a9690ab01717182962182bb50ce0007', pos: 'cdo_mpuslot2_mobile_flex' }}, dfpSlots['houseslot_b'] = googletag.defineSlot('/2863368/houseslot', [], 'ad_houseslot_b').defineSizeMapping(mapping_houseslot_b).setTargeting('sri', '0').setTargeting('vp', 'btm').setTargeting('hp', 'center').setCategoryExclusion('house').addService(googletag.pubads()); { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195454', size: [336, 280] }}, with the verb ENJOY, if there is a verb after it, we can only use a VERB-ING and NOT an infinitive. { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a9690ab01717182962182bb50ce0007', pos: 'cdo_mpuslot_mobile_flex' }}, { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_MidArticle' }}, 2. { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '11654156' }}, { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195453', size: [300, 50] }}, {code: 'ad_topslot_b', pubstack: { adUnitName: 'cdo_topslot', adUnitPath: '/23202586/cdo_topslot' }, mediaTypes: { banner: { sizes: [[728, 90]] } }, I’ve tried lots of different ways to make these verbs clearer for my students. I heard the clock _____ six. {code: 'ad_leftslot', pubstack: { adUnitName: 'cdo_leftslot', adUnitPath: '/23202586/cdo_leftslot' }, mediaTypes: { banner: { sizes: [[120, 600], [160, 600]] } }, { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a9690ab01717182962182bb50ce0007', pos: 'cdo_topslot_mobile_flex' }}, 'max': 36, bids: [{ bidder: 'rubicon', params: { accountId: '17282', siteId: '162036', zoneId: '776144', position: 'btf' }}, play > playing, cry > crying, bark > barking; For verbs that end in e, remove the e and add ing. iasLog("criterion : cdo_ei = mind"); bids: [{ bidder: 'rubicon', params: { accountId: '17282', siteId: '162036', zoneId: '776142', position: 'btf' }}, The-ing form is used after certain verbs: - avoid, dislike, enjoy, finish, give up, mind/not mind, practise. 1. { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a9690ab01717182962182bb50ce0007', pos: 'cdo_stickyslot_mobile_flex' }}, { bidder: 'openx', params: { unit: '539971069', delDomain: 'idm-d.openx.net' }}, I am tired of walking. The most common of these verbs are verbs of liking and disliking: love, like, enjoy, don’t mind, don’t like, hate.If we use another verb after these verbs, it often takes the -ing form. bids: [{ bidder: 'rubicon', params: { accountId: '17282', siteId: '162036', zoneId: '776156', position: 'atf' }}, Please remember to buy some milk on … -ing form or infinitive / prefer, would rather, had better / infinitives of purpose verb/noun/adjective phrase + -ing form Some verb, noun and adjective phrases are usually followed by the -ing form. "authorization": "https://dictionary.cambridge.org/auth/info?rid=READER_ID&url=CANONICAL_URL&ref=DOCUMENT_REFERRER&type=&v1=&v2=&v3=&v4=british-grammar&_=RANDOM", { bidder: 'openx', params: { unit: '539971067', delDomain: 'idm-d.openx.net' }}, name: "pubCommonId", I enjoy travelling. { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195453', size: [300, 250] }}, { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '446383' }}, Some verbs can be followed by the infinitive or -ing form without a big change in meaning: begin, continue, hate, intend, like, love, prefer, propose, start. { bidder: 'openx', params: { unit: '539971065', delDomain: 'idm-d.openx.net' }}, { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '19061233' }}, expires: 60 { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '11654150' }}, 'increment': 0.01, }); { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195451', size: [320, 50] }}, {code: 'ad_btmslot_a', pubstack: { adUnitName: 'cdo_btmslot', adUnitPath: '/23202586/cdo_btmslot' }, mediaTypes: { banner: { sizes: [[300, 250]] } }, But if these verbs are followed by a to-infinitive, they express habitual preference, something that we do not necessarily like or enjoy but consider as useful, right or wise: Verbs + -ING. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("cdo_pc", "dictionary");

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