When we have two verbs together in a sentence, the form of the second verb is influenced by the first verb.
This table shows which verbs require the second verb to take the -ing form.
| Verb + -ing | ||
| The gerund form (-ing) is used after certain verbs: avoid, admit, can't stand, deny, dislike, enjoy, hate, like, love, mind, practise. |
I enjoy going to the cinema. I don't like living in a city. |
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| The gerund form (-ing) is used after a verb + preposition: insist on, look forward to, etc. |
I'm looking forward to seeing you. He insisted on seeing the shop manager. |
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