| We use the Gerund after the following verbs: |
| admit |
He admitted having driven too fast. |
| avoid |
They avoid going on holiday on Saturdays. |
| carry on |
If we carry on sleeping so badly, we may need help. |
| consider |
Ralph is considering buying a new house. |
| delay |
I delayed telling Max the news. |
| deny |
She denies reading the book. |
| dislike |
We dislike reading poems. |
| can't help |
He couldn't help falling in love with her. |
| enjoy |
I enjoy playing chess. |
| finish |
They finished working in the garden. |
| give up |
Susan gives up playing ice-hockey. |
| imagine |
He imagined driving a new car. |
| include |
Your responsibility includes taking reservations on the phone. |
| involve |
The project will involve growing plants. |
| justify |
I cannot justify paying $100 for this ticket. |
| keep (on) |
They keep on running. |
| mention |
Did Alex ever mention playing baseball? |
| mind |
I don't mind sleeping on the couch. |
| miss |
They miss playing with their friends. |
| practise |
She practised playing hockey. |
| regret* |
Do you regret having mentioned it? |
| risk |
You risk catching a cold. |
| suggest |
She suggested flying to Cairo. |
