sábado, 12 de mayo de 2012

Verb Patterns: to-infinitive and gerund

We've seen in class that there're different verb patterns, and that some verbs can foolow two patterns, but depending on the meaning, we'll use to-infinitive or gerund. We already know five of them: remember, forget, regret, stop and try. Well, mean another one. Here is what Michael Swan says about it:
Mean in the sense of 'involve', 'have as a result' can be followed by an -ing form.
If you want to pass the exam it will mean studying hard.
In the sense of 'intend', mean is followed by an infinitive.
I don't think she means to get married for the moment.

 These two links have more information about the topic:
Verb patterns: different meaning

to-infinitive or gerund: mean & help

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