Some verbs have different meaning.
(when used with Gerund or Infinitive)
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GERUND
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INFINITIVE
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forget
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He'll never forget spending so
much money on his first computer.
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Don't forget to spend money on the
tickets.
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GERUND
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INFINITIVE
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go
on
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Go on reading the text.
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Go on to read the text.
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GERUND
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INFINITIVE
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mean
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You have forgotten your homework
again. That means phoning your mother.
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I meant to phone your mother, but
my mobile didn't work.
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GERUND
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INFINITIVE
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remember
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I remember switching off the
lights when I went on holiday.
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Remember to switch off the lights
when you go on holiday.
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GERUND
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INFINITIVE
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stop
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Stop reading the text.
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Stop to read the text.
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GERUND
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INFINITIVE
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try
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Why don't you try running after
the dog?
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I tried to run after the dog, but
I was too slow.
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