I want to run
I like running
To
1. Used after verb
I used to live in İstanbul.
I want to go home.
If she wants to go, let him.
He promised to give her car for tomorrow.
She attempted to make a joke.
Would you tell us when to leave ?
I am hoping to get a new and better job.
We decided to buy a new house.
Hakan refused to go to bed early.
I forgot to bring my money.
2. When we ask someone else to do something;
I want you to come to our match tomorrow.
Note : “to” comes before the second person !
He asked me to answer the question.
3. After adjectives “to”:
He is very eager to play.
I am glad to say that he is very kind man.
I am sorry to announce the cancellation of the match.
-ING
1. In English, we have learnt the use of – ing in its simplest form in the present tense. Let’s share a few uses:
After certain verbs: (this also means that ” to ” cannot come after these verbs. Again, I can hear you saying that this is another subject to be confused. In time we will learn which verb is followed by “to” or “ing”).
I enjoy swimming in the pool.
He loves travelling.
like, hate, love, enjoy
Let’s go playing.
2. As a noun at the beginning of a sentence.
Eating after 9 is not good for your health.
Travelling abroad costs a lot of money.
Verbs used only with -to:
decide
hope
learn
need
offer
intend
plan
refuse
wait
want
promise
I decided to go to the MegaMind. It is a new film.
Verbs only used with ‘-ing’:
avoid
finish
mind
suggest
enjoy
I enjoy watching movies on Tv.
Can be used with ‘-ing’ or ‘to’:
continue
begin
like
hate
love
prefer
start
I like playing football / I like to play football.