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(watch), She promised .............................. next week. Both infinitives and gerunds can function as nouns. Found inside â Page 492A study in the Use of the Gerund and the Infinitive. ... Chapter II is devoted to a discussion of reference and specificity, and more precisely to a ... You can sign-up for a skype lesson to discuss your practice sentences and ask me any other questions you have about gerunds and infinitives. Summary. English learners have difficulty with gerunds and infinitives. When 'keep' is used with an infinitive it normally means 'in order to'. Introduction to Verbs followed by Gerunds or Infinitives. Gerunds and infinitives confuse even very advanced English learners. I can’t imagine working at home. Sentence one: I suggested going to dinner. Gerund or infinitive, What do we use after the verb " arrange"? Student A starts by asking Student B to tell him or her about the things listed on the worksheet, e.g. Found insideClearly structured and systematically organised, this volume is set to become the standard guide to the grammar of contemporary Spanish, and will be an invaluable resource for teachers and students, as well as a practical supplement to ... Different functions of gerunds. s v o . There are also some verbs that are followed by both gerunds and infinitives. We’ll discuss this under difference between Infinitive and Gerund section. For example, the gerund form of the verb "read" is "reading". Found inside â Page cxxxGRAMMAR FOCUS Learning Objective: practice using infinitives and gerunds for uses and purposes .9, [CD 2, Track 2] Infinitives and gerunds I Explain that we ... Gerunds cannot be used in this position. Complete the following sentences using the appropriate verb form. ______________________________________________________________, gerund - n. an English noun formed from a verb by adding -ing, infinitive - n. the basic form of a verb; usually used with to except with modal verbs like should and could and certain other verbs like see and hear, preposition - n. a word or group of words that is used with a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, location, or time, or to introduce an object. Usually the object of a verb is a noun. Discuss, write, and role-play a dialogue about their talents. = Suddenly it started to rain. For example: After like you can put either a gerund OR an infinitive. Gerunds are used to describe an actual, vivid, or fulfilled action whereas Infinitives are better used to describe potential, hypothetical, or future events (Frodesen & Eyring 297). Start studying Gerund or Infinitive. This makes it a noun! Depending on the verb, adjective or noun it follows, we can use the infinitive with or without to e.g. Gerunds and Infinitives with Verbs We use gerunds (verb + ing): After certain verbs - I enjoy singing After prepositions - I drank a cup of coffee before leaving As the subject or object of a sentence - Swimming is good exercise Common verbs followed by the gerund: Enjoy = I enjoyed living in France. True or False? Can you touch your toes without bending your knees? For example: We resumed talking. An infinitive is the base form a a verb, with or without "to." A gerund is the –ing form of a verb that functions the same as a noun. Found inside â Page 406.1 Put the verbs into the correct form (gerund or infinitive) to complement the finite verbs in the following passage. Note that you may also need to alter ... Gerunds and infinitives are verb forms that can take the place of a noun in a sentence. I am capable of learning English grammar. A gerund acts like a noun in the sentence. It takes years of practice and familiarity with the English language. The quick reference layout allows students to quickly and conveniently find topics of importance. Explanations are clear and concise and are backed up with many examples. There are reviews and practice sessions throughout the text. Found inside â Page 141Make sure to take turns leading the group discussion . GRAMMAR Gerunds and infinitives as the objects of verbs A gerund is the base form of the verb + -ing ... English learners have difficulty with gerunds and infinitives. Are they followed by a gerund or infinitive? Remember: If the first verb of a sentence (the verb used before gerund/infinitive) is in the past form, the past gerund and past infinitive show the past remark/result of a past action. Word Infinitive - with an object Gerund – without an object advise I advise you to go by bus. Using Gerunds and Infinitives _____ Gerunds and infinitives are verb forms that can take the place of a noun in a sentence. mind I don't mind coming early. In English, you canât put two verbs together in a sentence. I Like to Swim or Swimming Is Fun: Define the Differences. the gerund. He is too young to go out at night. It can be tricky to remember which verbs are followed by the infinitive (the to form) of the verb and which are followed by the gerund (the ing form) of the verb. You could say, “She is afraid to fly,” but in this sentence, the preposition “of” is gone. For example: After like you can put either a gerund OR an infinitive. It is preceded by "be" (am) and follows the subject. Only infinitives are used after certain verbs followed by nouns or pronouns referring to a person. infinitive (to) promise. It is basically a name of an action. Found inside â Page 531Chart 33.1 Verbs Followed by Gerunds or Infinitives consent VERB + INFINITIVE ... by gerunds . admit deny anticipate discuss appreciate dislike avoid enjoy ... Difference Between Infinitive and Gerund. 'Tell me about something you want to do in the future'. alternatives. OR I like to drink coffee. In the first sentence, "hiking" is a gerund. Procedure Divide the students into pairs (A and B). A gerund is a verb ending in "ing" that functions as a noun. This sounds like a concrete suggestion. The infinitive can sound more formal than a gerund as the subject of a sentence. GERUND INFINITIVE; Something you did in the past that you are not happy about. However, there are some instances where infinitive and gerund give two completely different meanings in a sentence. Some verbs can be followed either by the infinitive or the gerund without any change in meaning: begin, bother, continue, hate, intend, like, love, prefer, start. These verbs can also be followed by a Gerund or an Infinitive without changing their meaning. The rule is about the first verb. After students have shown that they can identify the gerund, infinitive, progressive tense and related mistakes, have them write their own sentences. (work), I've decided .............................. to Europe next year. A verb that ends with ‘ing’ and functions as a noun is called a gerund. “To surf” is a verb, but surfing is not the verb in this clause; instead, the verb is was.. Surfing is a word derived from a verb but functioning as a noun; it’s a gerund.. A gerund is … The gerund is more common in the past than in the present. 6. Only the user who asked this question will see who disagreed with this answer. Found inside â Page 72Example: Topic: Gerund and Infinitive (see New English File, 2013, p.64) Gerund and Infinitive Grammar discussion through context 8 Grammar discussion via ... 5. The gerund is the -ing form of a verb. differences gerund-vs-infinitive. (help), What do you hope .............................. this year? A gerund looks like a verb but it's actually a noun. 'Keep' is normally used with a gerund to mean that the action is continued. The infinitive suggests a future or potential activity whereas the gerund suggests actual activity. “I suggested going to dinner.” Why? One can have both gerund and infinitive in the same sentence. But the moot question is whether they work in parallels; and obviously they don't. Consider these sentences the first one of which is akin to your example. Illustrate the multiple meanings of verbs that take gerunds and infinitives. ‘Pizza’ here is a noun (a thing). Sentence two: I suggested to go to dinner. 3. I like eating pizza. Found inside â Page 80In other words, although it is true that the lexical items under discussion appear as nonfinite elements (i.e. infinitives and gerunds) only when they ... Found inside â Page ivUse the gerund or infinitive form after these verbs. 1. ... Discuss your answers using verbs or expressions followed by gerunds and infinitives. This is simply a matter of memorization. In 1/2 and 7/8, the infinitive/gerund is simply the subject in the clause (with a preliminary subject in ‘it’), which explains why both are equally possible (gerund preferred because of ‘just’). Infinitive Verb +Infinitive or Gerund I advise studying gerunds. However, sometimes, the object of a verb is another action, e.g. Whether you use a gerund or an infinitive depends on the main verb in the sentence. 4. appreciate I appreciated hearing from them. IKt is the simplest answer I have found. 2. advise She advised waiting until tomorrow. An infinitive is to + the base verb (the verb with no ending). Number One News â Psychology – Would you help? The infinitive is the basic form of the verb. Listening to music helps me relax. (go), I finished ..............................there last year. There is no reference to using help with a gerund or participle doing, ... Should the verb “help” be followed by another verb … When need is used with a gerund it takes a passive meaning. My neighbours kept a hunting dog to scare off intruders. Found inside â Page 389APPENDIX C VERBS USED WITH GERUNDS OR INFINITIVES With most verbs it is OK to ... avoid, complete, consider, delay, deny, discuss, dislike, enjoy, finish, ... infinitive, and so the infinitive functions as an adverb because it tells us why the students were ‘trying’. It is difficult for English learners to know whether to use a gerund or an infinitive after a verb. In this article, we discuss when and how they are used. This is especially true with three kinds of verbs: 1. Give each student a corresponding worksheet. I’ll read the first part of the sentence and you finish it. worry + gerund or infinitive? He allowed taking the car. Found inside â Page 74Need + gerund or passive infinitive I Explain that a gerund also follows the verb need (e.g., The oven needsfixing.) I Say that need with a passive ... The verb show in the context offered presupposes using the pattern show something. The URL has been copied to your clipboard, Everyday Grammar - Gerunds and Infinitives. Found inside â Page 75The gerund does not have a nominative form but uses the infinitive in its place. The gerund functions as a noun. (You may want to refer to our discussion of ... Found inside â Page 649VERBS FOLLOWED BY GERUNDS BUT NOT INFINITIVES admit discuss mind recall miss ... mention suggest tolerate quit For example : Authorities will not tolerate ... the infinitive. An infinitive is the basic or root form of a verb, typically preceded with "to." Written by Martine Johnston, International Student Centre. The verb is "is." Found inside â Page 50Remember, gerunds and infinitives do not function as main verbs. Correction: ⢠Refusing to accept his loss caused Bryan to quit the track team. Both gerunds and infinitives are action words (i.e., verbs) in meaning, but they act like nouns in the sentence. A gerund can be used as a subject, a direct object , … In a sentence with an indirect object, you’ll use an infinitive … The infinitive form of a verb appears either as the basic form (with no marking) or with the word “to.” For example, you can say “I might run to the store” or “I like to run.” In this sentence, “to run” is the infinitive. gerund or infinitive, What do we use after the phrase "There is no point in"? play > playing, cry > crying, bark > barking; For verbs that end in e, remove the e and add ing. both. We have decided against buying a new car. Gerunds are used as the objects of certain verbs. OR I prefer to play sport than watch it. (work), She likes to practise .............................. piano after school. (gerund – verb + ing) I want to see a movie. 1) Discuss Look at these verbs. Also consider the «turncoats» t. E. Mixed forms. 1. I fancy having a beer with my meal. Infinitive. Ex. Up until now I have had difficulty figuring out a simple way to teach the skill of knowing which to use. You’re not alone. Exchange ideas with other teachers, ask or give advice. Some verbs have different meanings when they are followed by a gerund or an infinitive. In the second sentence, "hiking" is a verb. Your chart with action one followed by action two is great. A gerund can be: the subject of the sentence Swimming is my favorite sport. I'm afraid to go by bike on this road. Here are some of the most common verbs that are usually followed by the gerund. fancy I fancy seeing a film tonight. 2 Answers2. Learn about using sense verbs with adjectives, Speaking Lesson: Have to/ Supposed to – learning about obligation, Number One News â A postcard from where you’ve never been. Use the Gerund when you worry about sth. OK. Read more comments jimpjorps. Spelling Tip. Found insideCorrect usage of some common English verbs that are followed by gerunds Instructions: read and ... Jean and I discussed (go)______ to the movies tonight. 2. Some nouns can take either a gerund or infinitive modifier, with only a slight difference in nuance, as discussed above. Subject + (TAKE) + time expression + infinitive Subject + (TAKE) + time expression + gerund The infinitive and the gerund are both used, but it depends on the verb phase in the complement. Using their answers from the questions, write up which verbs only take a gerund, which only take an infinitive, … Each question has only one correct answer. GERUND & INFINITIVE (V + V –ing) LIST of VERBS FOLLOWED by GERUNDS 1. admit He admitted stealing the money. After a preposition eg. Program plans. A gerund is a verbal that ends with “-ing” and functions as a noun. infinitive (to) plan. Suddenly it started raining. Found inside â Page 1061 Complete these sentences with the gerund or infinitive form of the verb in ... They discussed (go) somewhere exotic on their vacation this year. 4. Found inside â Page 165These two differences between the gerund/infinitive cases and the imperative cases suggest that in the former pair, i.e. in (73) and (74), the second ân iS ... Below is a helpful reference list for using gerunds and infinitives. (see). Found inside â Page 610Gerunds and Infinitives A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and acts as a noun. An infinitive is a verb form that is preceded by the word to. Gerunds are formed by adding ING to the end of a verb. A gerund is a noun made from a verb root plus ing (a present participle). In English, you can’t put two verbs together in a sentence. Show takes a gerund in your example. suggest He … gerund or infinitive ... We arranged to meet and discuss this matter. And can anyone explain why all sources (that discuss gerund vs infinitive) state that endure is followed by a gerund, although infinitive is possible as well? Some verbs you must use the infinitive and others you can use either. 6. Improve this question. 54 terms. The infinitive (also called … We enjoy playing tennis.. However, sometimes, the object of a verb is another action, e.g. 7. begin It began raining. Sentence one, with the gerund, is correct. Use + Gerund or Infinitive. Mind the structure with the infinitive: Gerund: Verb + -ing. Your email address will not be published. dislike I dislike waiting for buses. A gerund phrase is a phrase consisting of a gerund and any modifiers or objects associated with it. Study Zone / Level 410 — Intermediate / Grammar Topics / Gerunds and Infinitives 6 Gerunds and Infinitives 6. For example, “I stopped smoking.” You can describe many activities by using “go” before a gerund. I began learning English 10 years ago. (travel), He agreed .............................. me. Found inside â Page 24The discussion in this chapter elucidates how in the history of English they ... from that-clauses to to-infinitives, and from to-infinitives to gerunds. listen + -ing. You are going to practise some verbs which are followed by another verb in gerund or infinitive. Share. Grow your vocabulary with the “en” suffix! This is only a simple introduction to a complicated grammar topic. John likes playing piano … Found inside â Page 85discussion of the alternation between gerund and infinitive clauses provides a suitable starting point here, for the pattern of 1 is a focal point of ... Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. It is frustrating having to tell students to just memorize the words followed by gerund or infinitive. What do you always avoid doing until the last minute? The word “to” serves as a marker Infinitives and Gerunds Blinn College – Bryan Writing Center Fall 2018 Infinitives and Gerunds See A Writer’s Reference, pp. Here is a gerunds and infinitives speaking activity for intermediate students. 1 Infinitives and gerunds follow certain verbs and phrases, and there is no rule or reason why, for example, a verb attempt is followed by an infinitive (The paper attempts to address), but not a gerund (*The paper attempts addressing). Need. Verb patterns in English grammar tell us whether to use the infinitive or the gerund after certain words. I like eating pizza.When a verb is followed by another action (a verb), the action word is put into a gerund (eating) or infinitive form (to eat). A gerund is the –ing form of a verb that functions the same as a noun. It's formed by adding -ing to the end of the base form of the verb. Now it’s your turn. The infinitive contains a more verbal idea than the gerund, and it tends to refer to an action occuring in the future with respect to the first verb or to an action that is repeated or habitual. He is excited about playing tennis.. List includes example sentences. gerunds can be Found inside â Page 123Gerunds are similar to infinitives, but use an âing ending. ... appreciate avoid consider deny detest discuss dislike enjoy escape finish imagine keep mind ... Extensive Listening for Intermediate Students. An infinitive is to + verb. I aim to master the infinitive. Examples of gerunds: Dancing is my passion. What are gerunds? But English learners have to memorize the hundreds of different verb combinations. allow / permit He allowed her to take the car. The word “-ing” is attached is a verb, but the application is such that the total word becomes a noun. Now look at sentence [5], which uses an infinitive in the same sentence. (play), He didn't expect .............................. his brother at the party. Love and Relationships: A Valentine’s Day Special! Found inside â Page 576Chart 36.1 Verbs Followed by Gerunds or Infinitives intend learn VERB + ... by gerunds . admit deny anticipate discuss appreciate dislike avoid enjoy ... The following guidelines and lists will help you figure out whether a gerund or infinitive is needed. Gerunds and infinitives can replace a noun in a sentence. An infinitive is the “to” form of a verb (e.g., to run, to sleep, to watch). Our online program plans can assist you in selecting the courses needed to fulfill your program requirements. He regrets having argued with his teacher. Playing tennis is fun.. The students answer the questions by discussing them in pairs. Found inside â Page ivUse the gerund or infinitive form after these verbs. 1. ... Discuss your answers using verbs or expressions followed by gerunds and infinitives. OR I hate to wake up early. A gerund is a noun made from a verb by adding "-ing." gerund (ing) suggest. This is a brief English Grammar, Gerunds, participles, and infinitives quiz. After certain/some verbs eg. En caso de que ambas alternativas sean posibles ¿hay algún cambio en el significado? So a gerund is the base form with -ing. Here you can discuss everything that interests you as a teacher of English as a foreign language (EFL). You cannot say “She is afraid of to fly.” An infinitive cannot be the object of a preposition, only a gerund can. A gerund is a form of a verb which ends in -ing , and has the force of a noun and a verb . Therefore, it is a verb-noun that can act as either the subject or the object of a verb. A gerund can indicate an action or a state of being and any action verb can be made into a gerund. A gerund can be used, I'm afraid of hav ing an accident. https://advice.writing.utoronto.ca/english-language/gerunds Verbs followed by to + -ing form or the -ing form. You can only use a gerund after the verb “suggest.”, Let’s take the word “like.” You can say “I like" running” or “I like to run.” Both sentences have the same meaning. Gerund or infinitive? ... Gerund or Infinitive. Infinitives use to before the verb so the examples above would be to eat, to play and to listen. Are you confused yet? How to form a gerund. I like Gerunds and Infinitives 6 Decide whether each verb is followed by gerunds, infinitives or both. Found inside â Page 33Explain the task, and read the example language. ... and functional focus of the unit by using gerund or infinitive phrases to talk about preferences. List of verbs commonly followed by gerunds. I am keen on running to get fit. What do you miss most about your childhood? Infinitives are the "to" form of the verb. › Community › Re: gerund versus infinitive :: Teacher :: 35444. It can be tricky to remember which verbs are followed by the infinitive (the to form) of the verb and which are followed by the gerund (the ing form) of the verb. Let’s see how much you know. กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวกับความรู้สึก (verb of perception) คำกริยาที่ตามหลังกรรม อาจจะเป็น gerund หรือ infinitive ก็ได้ แต่ความหมายต่างกัน เช่น I heard him sing./. Discuss parlar, negocia r We discussed working at the company. For example, “She is afraid of flying.” In this sentence “of” is the preposition and “flying” is the gerund. Basically, some verbs are followed by gerunds, some verbs are followed by infinitives, and some verbs can be followed by gerunds or infinitives. (visit), She always avoids .............................. to the supermarket on Saturday mornings. ... Leave a message and discuss what devices, apps and sites you use to watch movies, send messages, and get information. Any verb can form a gerund: just add -ing to it. > I hate waking up early. 8 Infinitive and gerund clauses 8.1 Sentence roles. Gerunds AND Infinitives gerund: gerund is noun made from verb adding you can use gerund as the subject, or the object of verb or preposition. TO-infinitive or gerund: NEED, REQUIRE, WANT. Woman Publishes 365 Love Letters to the World, I enjoy .............................. movies. advise [9] aconsellar The doctor generally advised drinking low-fat milk. Found inside â Page 2Unit 1 Survival p 12 Issuing and accepting a challenge Discussing situations and your emotional reactions to them Verbs followed by infinitive or gerund ... Understanding how these words function is a crucial step in developing your English skills. The house needs cleaning. This lesson right here will explain gerunds for you in much more detail. 3. anticipate I anticipate having a good time on vacation. Next time you read or listen to a VOA Learning English story, pay attention to use of gerunds and infinitives. The doctor advised me to drink low-fat milk. What are some things you enjoy doing every day? Em1 Em1. Gerunds can follow a preposition; infinitives cannot. Gerund or Infınıtıve?, What do we use after the verb "pretend"? A gerund is a verb with “ing” at the end. 5. avoid He avoided answering my question. Provide a few verbs and tell the students to use each one as an infinitive or gerund in different ways (i.e. Need, require and want can be followed by the active or passive to -infinitives to express active or passive meanings, respectively: I need to make a phone call. Follow asked Jan 27 '14 at 13:27. Click on the button beside the correct answer. The form of the infinitive is to + verb, while that of the gerund is verb + -ing. Look now at the next sentence. Found inside â Page 12On the other hand, sentence (1a) has a to infinitive ... This brief survey of earlier work may suggest that subject 12 INFINITIVES AND GERUNDS IN RECENT ... A gerund is a verb in its ing (present participle) form that functions as a noun that names an activity rather than a person or thing. A gerund is a verb in its ing (present participle) form that functions as a noun that names an activity rather than a person or thing. Any action verb can be made into a gerund. Found inside â Page 71In contrast to English gerunds which are not NP's (and which will be studied in detail below), the NP gerunds are translated in Spanish by the infinitive ... Here are the main differences between how they are used: 1. (to) be, (to) have, (to) do. Instead, the second verb you must change to a gerund or infinitive. 2. Both can be used as the subject or object of a sentence. 4. appreciate I appreciated hearing from them. anton_mishchuk. Found inside â Page 541 Complete these sentences with the gerund or infinitive form of the verb in ... They discussed (go) somewhere exotic on their vacation this year. 4. There is no quick and easy way to learn gerunds and infinitives. Any action verb can be made into a gerund. Gerund — a non-personal form of the verb in the sentence is used as a noun (subject or there is after excuse as a noun). Infinitive: Verb + … Many of these verbs are listed below. Verbs of Emotion. In each item, look at the word or phrase in quotes and then indicate whether it is a participle, gerund, … Infinitive = to + the base form of the verb, e.g., to sing, to dance, to run. discuss. Gerunds. … gerund (ing) mention. Transformation of the grammar construction gives The novelist shows that his two characters enter a truce . An infinitive is to + the base verb (the verb with no ending). To give bad news in a formal way: I regret marry ing her. Whether a verb is followed by an infinitive or a gerund depends on the verb itself. Found inside â Page 42An infinitive is the plain form of the verb plus to ( Try to quit ) . Gerunds and infinitives may follow certain verbs but not others . English learners have difficulty with gerunds and infinitives. The following guidelines and lists will help you figure out whether a gerund or infinitive is needed. Start studying Gerund or Infinitive. finish We've finished preparing for the meeting. Picking up your example: You can use extension methods to produce extremely concise code. Gerund or infinitive – grammar exercise Some verbs are followed by infinitives while others are followed by gerunds. You can notice from the table that discuss, explain, invite and offer each can be combined with only one verb form, either an infinitive, gerund, or that + independent clause. Both gerunds and infinitives can replace a noun as the object of a verb. Gerunds exhibit both noun-like and verb-like qualities. 30 minute lessons are 10 Euros) Leave a comment below or send me an e-mail at: e-mail: vcurlette@gmail.com Looks amazing! Some verbs are followed by a pronoun or noun referring to a person, and then an infinitive. Found inside â Page 389APPENDIX C VERBS USED WITH GERUNDS OR INFINITIVES With most verbs it is OK to ... avoid, complete, consider, delay, deny, discuss, dislike, enjoy, finish, ... = I'm afraid of go ing by bike on this road. He was fined for driving over the speed limit. For example, “Running is fun.” In this sentence, “running” is the gerund. I have adapted to living in the U.S. Found inside â Page 31An INFINITIVE is the plain formo of the verb plus to ( Try to quit ) . Gerunds and infinitives may follow certain verbs but not others . Ð ÑÑебном поÑобии пÑедÑÑÐ°Ð²Ð»ÐµÐ½Ñ Ð·Ð°Ð´Ð°Ð½Ð¸Ñ Ð¸ ÑпÑажнениÑ, Ð½ÐµÐ¾Ð±Ñ Ð¾Ð´Ð¸Ð¼Ñе Ð´Ð»Ñ ÑÑпеÑного оÑÐ²Ð¾ÐµÐ½Ð¸Ñ Ð½ÐµÐ»Ð¸ÑнÑÑ ÑоÑм английÑкого глагола â ... (Skype lessons are 20 Euros per hour. 14 = verb followed by a gerund OR an infinitive with little difference in meaning admit admetre He admitted cheating on the test. Required fields are marked *, Improve your English with our Number One News lessons. acknowledge admit advise anticipate appreciate avoid … The Bachelor of Management program is offered by Athabasca University’s Faculty of Business. ÷pk 1 GERUND & INFINITIVE (V + V –ing) LIST of VERBS FOLLOWED by GERUNDS 1. admit He admitted stealing the money. I went to the store to buy milk. Both gerunds and infinitives are action words (i.e., verbs) in meaning, but they act like nouns in the sentence. Try to remember that: Gerunds are often used when actions are real, fixed, or completed. Found inside â Page 389APPENDIX C VERBS USED WITH GERUNDS OR INFINITIVES With most verbs it is OK to ... avoid, complete, consider, delay, deny, discuss, dislike, enjoy, finish, ... He won’t go by plane. 5. 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