Gerund and infinitive with to – no difference in meaning

These verbs can be followed by a Gerund and an Infinitive without changing their meaning:

These verbs can also be followed by a Gerund or an Infinitive without changing their meaning. Mind the structure with the infinitive:

• Gerund: Verb + -ing
• Infinitive: Verb + Person (as object) + infinitive with to

When recommend is followed by an infinitive, put that after recommend, then the object and then the infinitive without to.

There is sometimes a little change in the meaning of the sentences depending on the use of the Gerund or the Infinitive. Here is an example with like.

1. My friend is good  playing volleyball.
2. She complains  bullying.
3. They are afraid  losing the match.
4. She doesn't feel  working on the computer.
5. We are looking forward  going out at the weekend.
6. Laura dreams  living on a small island.
7. Andrew apologized  being late.
8. Do you agree  staying in a foreign country?
9. The girls insisted  going out with Kerry.
10. Edward thinks  climbing trees this afternoon.

1. I can't imagine Peter  (go) by bike.
2. He agreed  (buy) a new car.
3. The question is easy  (answer).
4. The man asked me how  (get) to the airport.
5. I look forward to  (see) you at the weekend.
6. Are you thinking of  (visit) London?
7. We decided  (run) through the forest.
8. The teacher expected Sarah  (study) hard.
9. She doesn't mind  (work) the night shift.
10. I learned  (ride) the bike at the age of 5.

1. We decided  (buy) a new car.
2. They've got some work  (do).
3. Peter gave up  (smoke) .
4. He'd like  (fly) an aeroplane.
5. I enjoy  (write) picture postcards.
6. Do you know what  (do) if there's a fire in the shop?
7. Avoid  (make) silly mistakes.
8. My parents wanted me  (be) home at 11 o'clock.
9. I dream about  (build) a big house.
10. I'm hoping  (see) Lisa.