Verbs followed by to-infinitive
1) verb + to-infinitive -> aim, arrange, attempt, can't afford, decide, hope, intend, manage, offer, plan, refuse, seem, tend, try.
She manage to stay in shape.
We tend to go on camping holidays.
2) verb + (object +) to-infinitive -> expect, help, pay, prefer, want, would like.
I wanted to go out but I couldn't afford to.
I wanted her to go out with me, but she said she was busy.
3) verb + object + to-infinitive -> allow, encourage, force, invite, order, remind, teach, urge, warned (not).
My father taught me to swim when I was five.
My parents allowed me to go to the party.
Verbs followed by the -ing form
Verb + -ing form -> avoid, can't stand, consider, detest, dislike, don't mind, dread, enjoy, fancy, finish, keep, miss, spend/waste time.
My mother keeps embarrasing me.
I can't stand being the centre of attention.
Verb + preposition structures
Verb + preposition structure + -ing form -> accuse somebody of, apologise for, approve of, believe in, blame someone for, concentrate on, congratulate someone on, consist of, dream about/of, forgive someone for, insiste on, look forward to, object to, prevent someone from, rely on, specialise in, succed in, think of, worry about.
Gina's mother succeeds in staying slim.
I look forward to hearing from you.
I look forward to hearing from you.
