Many words go together
in phrases. It’s important to learn
these phrases, not just single words.
Like
can be followed by a noun, a gerund (verb + -ing),
oran infinitive (to + verb).
Example:
I like music. Music
is noun.
I like
listening to music. Listening is a gerund (verb + ing).
I like
to listen to music. To listen is an infinitive (to + verb).
Enjoy
can be followed by a noun or a gerund. Enjoy
can not be followed by an
infinitive.
Example:
I enjoy movies. Movies
is a noun.
I enjoy
going to the movies. Going
is a gerund.
When you use the
negative, add don’t or doesn’t.
Example:
I don’t like pop music.
Adam doesn’t
enjoy reading books.
Resource:
Listening for General
Communication book by Laurie Blass and Pamela Hartmann
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