Definition / Explanation
Some verbs are commonly followed by the -ing form of the next verb. At this level, useful examples include like, love, enjoy, and hate. This pattern is common when we talk about activities, habits, and personal preferences. For example, I enjoy reading talks about reading as an activity. It is best to learn these verbs together with their usual pattern.
Key Rules
- Use enjoy + verb-ing: I enjoy reading.
- Use hate + verb-ing: He hates waiting.
- Use like/love + verb-ing often for general preferences.
- The second verb takes -ing.
- Do not add to after verbs that need -ing.
Examples
- I enjoy reading.
- He hates waiting.
- She likes cooking at home.
- We love travelling by train.
- They finished cleaning the kitchen.
Common Mistakes
- ❌ I enjoy to read. -> ✅ I enjoy reading.
- ❌ He hates to waiting. -> ✅ He hates waiting.
- ❌ They finished to clean the kitchen. -> ✅ They finished cleaning the kitchen.