Gerunds and Infinitives

The phrasal verb 'give up' is followed by a gerund (-ing form) when referring to an activity.

Prepositions (like 'of') are followed by the gerund form of the verb.

The verb 'make' in the causative sense is followed by an object and the base form of the verb without 'to'.

The verb 'learn' is followed by the infinitive with 'to'.

The verb 'allow' is followed by an object and the infinitive with 'to'.

Prepositions (like 'about') are followed by the gerund form of the verb.

The verb 'forget' followed by an infinitive means a task that needed to be done but was not.

The verb 'consider' is followed by the gerund form of the verb.

The verb 'tell' is followed by an object and the infinitive with 'to'. For negative, use 'not to'.

The verb 'suggest' is followed by the gerund form of the verb.

The verb 'stop' followed by an infinitive indicates the purpose of stopping.

The verb 'permit' is followed by the gerund when no object is present.

The verb regret followed by an infinitive is used to announce bad news formally. Using the gerund (telling) would imply feeling sorry about an action that happened in the past.

The verb ask, when used to request someone to do something, is followed by the object and the infinitive form. Therefore, to buy is the correct structure.

The verb advise, when followed by an object, requires the infinitive form to indicate the action recommended. Taking and take do not fit this grammatical pattern.

The verb allow, when followed by an object, is followed by the infinitive. The structure is allow + object + to + verb.

Prepositions, such as without, must be followed by a gerund (the -ing form of the verb). Saying is the only option that fits this rule.

The structure too + adjective + infinitive is used to express that something is excessive. To go is the correct infinitive form here.

The phrase interested in is followed by a gerund because in is a preposition. Learning is the correct form.

The verb agree is followed by the infinitive form when expressing a decision to perform an action. To meet is the correct choice.

The idiomatic expression it is no use is always followed by a gerund. Asking is the correct form.

When an infinitive phrase acts as the subject of a sentence, it is standard to use the to + verb form. To fix is the correct choice.

Adjectives expressing emotions, such as afraid, are typically followed by an infinitive when describing the cause of the emotion. To tell is the correct form.

The verb miss is followed by a gerund when referring to a recurring action or state. Seeing is the correct choice.

The verb let is followed by an object and the base form of the verb (without to). Go is the correct form.

The verb finish is followed by a gerund, as it describes the completion of an activity. Doing is the correct form.

A gerund is used when a verb acts as the subject of a sentence. Collecting is the correct form.

The verb advise, when followed by an object, requires the infinitive form. To talk is the correct choice.

Remember followed by a gerund refers to recalling a past event. Posting is the correct choice because the action happened in 1989.

Stop followed by a gerund means to cease an activity. Drinking is the correct choice.

The verb permit, when followed by an object, requires the infinitive form. To leave is the correct choice.

The verb 'persuade' is followed by an infinitive. The structure is 'persuade someone TO DO something'. 'Persuaded me to come' is grammatically correct. However, there appears to be a typo in the question - 'to with her' should likely read 'to go with her'.

The preposition of must be followed by a gerund. Flying is the correct form.

The structure adjective + enough + infinitive is used to express capability or suitability. To get is the correct form.

Verbs of perception like watch are followed by an object and the base form of the verb (or a gerund). Play is the correct base form.

The phrase look forward to uses to as a preposition, which must be followed by a gerund. Hearing is the correct form.

The infinitive is used to express purpose or intent after a noun. To lose is the correct form to describe the purpose of the plan.

The verb 'afford' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) when expressing the ability to do something. 'Going' and 'Go' are incorrect forms for this specific grammatical structure.

The phrase 'can't help' is an idiomatic expression that is always followed by a gerund (verb + -ing). Therefore, 'wondering' is the only grammatically correct option.

When a verb acts as the subject of a sentence, it is typically expressed as an infinitive or a gerund. 'To make' functions correctly here as the subject of the sentence.

Adjectives like 'ready' are followed by the infinitive form of a verb. 'To leave' is the correct infinitive construction.

The verb 'enjoys' requires a gerund as its object. 'Horse-riding' is the correct gerund form.

The causative verb 'make' is followed by the base form of the verb (bare infinitive) when used in the active voice. 'Tidy' is the correct base form.

Nouns that express an intention or a future action, such as 'promise', are typically followed by an infinitive. 'To send' is the correct form here.

The verb 'dislike' is followed by a gerund when referring to a general preference. 'Getting' is the correct gerund form.

Gerunds are used as nouns to represent activities. 'Swimming' is the correct gerund form to act as the subject of the sentence.