Representing thinking, perceiving, liking and desiring
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Using verb patterns to represent likes and dislikes | page 5 of 12 |
Verb followed by the -ing form
The verbs in this category can be followed by the -ing form, which represents the activity or situation which is preferred, hated, adored, etc:
Of course, the French adore making the English feel uncomfortable.
(Bank of English)
The following verbs can be followed by the -ing form:
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The verbs marked with an asterisk can only be followed by the -ing form,
whereas those with no asterisk can be followed by either the -ing form or the
infinitive 
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In cases in which both the -ing form and the infinitive can be used, the -ing form usually represents an activity or situation that actually has taken place or does sometimes take place:
I hate being interrupted once I start reading. (Bank of English)
The infinitive, on the other hand, is often used when referring to future or hypothetical activities and situations:
I would hate to confine myself in a particular category. (Bank of English)
Introduction
Verb followed by the -ing group
