Gerund (verb + ing as a noun) and infinitive (to + verb) behave differently. Some verbs take one, others the other, and a few take both — sometimes with different meanings.
enjoy, mind, avoid, finish, suggest, consider, practice. Example: I enjoy reading.
want, need, decide, hope, promise, plan, seem. Example: I want to go home.
Prepositions are followed by gerund. Example: She's good at drawing. I'm interested in learning.
Stop smoking (quit) vs Stop to smoke (pause to smoke). Remember to call (task) vs Remember calling (memory).
enjoy, mind, avoid, finish, suggest, consider, practice. Example: I enjoy reading.want, need, decide, hope, promise, plan, seem. Example: I want to go home.Stop smoking (quit) vs Stop to smoke (pause to smoke). Remember to call (task) vs Remember calling (memory).Prepositions are followed by gerund. Example: She's good at drawing. I'm interested in learning.