There are certain words in English that are usually followed by an infinitive or a gerund . When these words are followed by an i n...
There are certain words in English that are usually followed by an infinitive or a gerund. When these words are followed by an infinitive, this could be with or without to. Gerunds are form adding -ing to the base form.
To know you is to love you.
She made her swim.
Cycling is good for your health.
Before going to bed he turned of the light.
Some verbs can be followed by a gerund or by an infinitive with no difference in meaning.
Begin, like, continue, love, hate, prefer, intend and start.
I started to read. = I started reading.