Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the subtle verb patterns that distinguish intermediate speakers from advanced, natural communicators.
- Distinguish between meanings of common verbs followed by gerunds and infinitives.
- Apply specific verb structures for chores, habits, and involuntary actions.
- Analyze context to choose the correct verb pattern for natural expression.
你将学到什么
Ready to unlock new levels of fluency? This chapter helps you master tricky verb patterns, like knowing when to remember to call versus remember calling. You'll confidently express subtle differences and sound much more natural!
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Remember + 动名词 vs 不定式Remembering a past event is 'remember + -ing'; a future obligation is 'remember + to-infinitive'.
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忘记做 vs. 忘记做过Mastering
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Stop + 动名词 vs 不定式: 停止做某事 vs 停下来做某事彻底放弃某个动作？用
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Try + 动名词 vs 不定式：努力还是尝试？分清“费劲去做”还是“试个法子”，让你的英语更地道！记住这两个核心词：
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Need + 动名词：家务和修理 (车需要清洗)
Need + Gerundis your go-to for things that need doing, not doing them themselves! -
我情不自禁！ (Can't Help + 动名词)当你感到“情不自禁”或“没法控制”某种冲动时，就用 "can't help + gerund«。它是表达 »uncontrollable" 情绪的绝佳工具。
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习惯于某事 (Be Used To + -ing)掌握
be used to + -ing让你聊起“生活习惯”和“适应环境”时超级地道。记住三个关键词：be verb、used to、ing form。
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: Differentiate between memory-based verb patterns in conversation.
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Overview
remember to call versus remember calling, or why stop to eat means something entirely different from stop eating. Understanding these distinctions will empower you to express your intentions and experiences with precision, moving beyond basic comprehension to genuine expression.remember, forget, stop, and try, as well as exploring unique patterns like 'need + gerund' and 'can't help + gerund', you'll unlock a new level of conversational sophistication. Get ready to enhance your B1 English grammar and speak with more clarity and confidence!How This Grammar Works
remember, forget, stop, and try. When you remember calling your friend,you're recalling a past action – the act of calling happened. But if you
remember to call your friend,it's a future task you mustn't forget. Similarly,
stop eatingmeans you quit the action of eating, whereas
stop to eatmeans you paused another activity *in order to* eat.
need + gerund which indicates that the subject of the sentence requires an action to be done *to* it, often for chores or repairs. For example, The car needs washingmeans the car needs to be washed by someone.
Finally,be used to + -ing
describes becoming accustomed to something, likeI am used to waking up early." These patterns demonstrate how English allows for nuanced expression through seemingly small grammatical choices.
Common Mistakes
- 1✗ I remembered to call him yesterday. (If you mean you recalled the past action of calling)
Remembered to callimplies you *successfully completed* a task you previously might have forgotten, not that you recalled the act itself.
- 1✗ He stopped to smoke entirely. (If you mean he quit smoking as a habit)
Stop to smokemeans he paused another activity *for the purpose of* smoking a cigarette.
Stop smokingmeans he quit the habit of smoking altogether.
- 1✗ I tried opening the jar, but it was stuck. (If you're describing a difficult effort)
Try to openimplies effort and difficulty.
Try openingsuggests an experiment or testing a method (
Have you tried opening it this way?).
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Quick FAQ
What's the difference between forgot to do and forgot doing?
Forgot to domeans you failed to perform a task you intended to do (e.g.,
I forgot to lock the door).
Forgot doingmeans you don't remember the actual event or action that took place (e.g.,
I forgot locking the door last night, but I must have done it).
When should I use remember + -ing?
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remember + -ingwhen you are recalling a past experience or event. For example,
I remember meeting him at the conference last yearmeans you have a memory of that past meeting.
What does
The car needs washingmean?
It means the car requires the action of being washed. It uses the 'need + gerund' pattern, which implies that the subject of the sentence (the car) is receiving the action, not performing it. It's often used for maintenance or chores.
Can you explain "I can't help laughing"?
"I can't help laughing" means that you are unable to control your laughter; it's an involuntary reaction. This pattern, 'can't help + gerund', is used to express that you have no choice but to do something.
Cultural Context
关键例句 (8)
I remember meeting you at that coffee shop last year.
Me acuerdo de haberte conocido en esa cafetería el año pasado.
Remember + 动名词 vs 不定式Please remember to turn off the lights before you leave.
Por favor, recuerda apagar las luces antes de irte.
Remember + 动名词 vs 不定式Oh no, I `forgot to buy` bread for breakfast.
¡Oh no, olvidé comprar pan para el desayuno!
忘记做 vs. 忘记做过I `forgot calling` you earlier, my phone log shows it.
Olvidé haberte llamado antes, mi registro de llamadas lo muestra.
忘记做 vs. 忘记做过The train stopped to let passengers off at the next station.
火车在下一站停下让乘客下车。
Stop + 动名词 vs 不定式: 停止做某事 vs 停下来做某事I tried to remember her name, but it completely slipped my mind.
我努力想要想起她的名字，但完全想不起来了。
Try + 动名词 vs 不定式：努力还是尝试？If your phone is frozen, try restarting it; that usually fixes the issue.
如果你的手机死机了，试着重启一下；那通常能解决问题。
Try + 动名词 vs 不定式：努力还是尝试？技巧与窍门 (4)
The 'To-Do' Trick
The To-Do List Trick
分清“目的”还是“放弃”
to + verb。 I stopped to talk to him.
看是“费劲”还是“方法”
try + to-infinitive。如果你只是试一个方法看行不行，就用 try + gerund。比如：Try to climb the wall.
核心词汇 (5)
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Review Summary
- Remember + to-inf (future task) / -ing (past memory)
- Forget + to-inf (failed task) / -ing (forgotten memory)
- Stop + -ing (end action) / to-inf (pause to start)
- Try + to-inf (effort) / -ing (experiment)
- Need + -ing (passive meaning)
- Can't help + -ing
- Be used to + -ing
常见错误
When using 'need' for objects, the gerund acts as a passive. Using 'to be washed' is grammatically possible but less natural.
'Used to' in 'be used to' is a preposition, so it must take a gerund. It is not the same as the past habit structure 'I used to work'.
Trying as an experiment requires the gerund. 'Tried to eat' implies you struggled to finish the salad.
本章规则 (7)
Next Steps
You've tackled some of the trickiest parts of English grammar! Keep practicing these in your daily conversations.
Write a list of 5 things that need doing in your house.
快速练习 (10)
Find and fix the mistake:
If your computer is slow, try to restart it.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Try + 动名词 vs 不定式：努力还是尝试？
Choose the correct sentence:
to pick up。frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Stop + 动名词 vs 不定式: 停止做某事 vs 停下来做某事
Find and fix the mistake:
He couldn't help to laugh at the ridiculous situation.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 我情不自禁！ (Can't Help + 动名词)
Please remember ___ (lock) the door when you leave.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Remember + 动名词 vs 不定式
She `can't help` ___ (sing) in the shower every morning.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 我情不自禁！ (Can't Help + 动名词)
Which sentence implies the person has a memory of the event?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 忘记做 vs. 忘记做过
Find and fix the mistake:
I'll never forget to see the Eiffel Tower for the first time.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 忘记做 vs. 忘记做过
I need to stop ___ procrastinating on my assignments.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Stop + 动名词 vs 不定式: 停止做某事 vs 停下来做某事
Choose the correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 我情不自禁！ (Can't Help + 动名词)
Find and fix the mistake:
I am used to drive my kids to school every day.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 习惯于某事 (Be Used To + -ing)
Score: /10
常见问题 (6)
stop + -ing 意味着动作终止（结束了），而 stop + to + verb 意味着你暂停手头的事，“为了”去做新动作。 I stopped eating. 是吃完了， I stopped to eat.是停下来准备吃。
stop running，明天继续。重点是当前的动作结束了。
