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Forget, remember, stop, be sorry + gerund or infinitive - English lesson

There is a difference in meaning depending on whether forget, remember, stop, or be sorry for is followed by a gerund or an infinitive.

Here are some examples to illustrate this:

- I will never forget kissing my future wife for the first time.
- I will always remember kissing my future wife for the first time.
- Never forget to kiss your wife before you leave.
- Always remember to kiss your wife before you leave.
- Don't stop kissing me.
- Let's stop to kiss. (Let's stop another activity in order to kiss.)
- I am sorry for not kissing you yesterday before I left.
- I am sorry to kiss you without having brushed my teeth.



Now it's up to you to show that you have understood with the following test! Good luck!

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1. May I ask you a question now? I'm sorry for disturbdisturbingI don't know (disturb) you yesterday while you were working.

2. I don't want strolling dogs damage the plants in our garden. So please remember closingto closeI don't know (close) the gate before you leave.

3. All the white underwear is now red because you have put them in the washing machine together with the red clothes. Please don't forget separatingto separateI don't know (separate) the underwear from the colored clothes next time.

4. I know that you like drinking sugary energy drinks. However, I'm sorry informingto informI don't know (inform) you that those aren't healthy and that I won't pay for a dentist should you need one.

5. Over a hundred spectators are expected to visit my art exhibition this year. I will always remember paintingto paintI don't know (paint) this particular picture because I was completely in the present moment while doing it.

6. I will never forget talkingto talkI don't know (talk) to Winston Churchill. He was full of energy and didn't give up despite difficult circumstances.

7. Please stop to eateatingI don't know (eat) with your hands. There is a respectable lady sitting with you at the same table who deserves more respect.

8. Let's stop to makemakingI don't know (make) a short break. I am pretty exhausted after this long hike.

9. I am sorry for not mentioningto mentionI don't know (not mention) that this Yoga class was for meditation before recommending it to you. But you could have informed yourself beforehand about the difference between Hatha Yoga and Kundalini Yoga.

10. Remember to selectselectingI don't know(select) the right gear. Otherwise you will fail your driving test for sure.