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Here’s a clarification of the verbs you mentioned that can be followed by "to" or the gerund (ING) form, along with explanations of the differences in meaning:
Remember
- Remember to (followed by verb): Refers to recalling to perform a task in the future.
- Remember to watch that movie. (You need to make an effort to watch it later.)
- Remember ING (followed by verb): Refers to recalling a past event.
- I remember watching that movie. (You have a memory of seeing it.)
Forget
- Forget to (followed by verb): Indicates that you failed to do something.
- Forget to buy some milk. (You did not remember to do this.)
- Forget ING (followed by verb): Refers to not remembering a past action.
- I forgot buying flowers yesterday. (You do not recall doing this.)
Regret
- Regret to (followed by verb): Used when expressing sorrow about an action you're about to take or that someone else is taking.
- I regret to tell you that you didn’t pass. (You feel sorry for delivering bad news.)
- Regret ING (followed by verb): Refers to feeling sorry about something that has already happened.
- I regret taking that course. (You feel sorry about your past decision.)
Stop
- Stop to (followed by verb): Indicates a change in activity to do something else.
- I stopped to buy a newspaper. (You stopped your previous activity.)
- Stop ING (followed by verb): Means to cease a particular action.
- I stopped buying newspapers. (You no longer do this.)
Try
- Try to (followed by verb): Indicates an attempt to do something.
- I tried to learn Japanese. (You made an effort to learn it.)
- Try ING (followed by verb): Suggests making an experiment with something.
- Try turning the computer off and on again. (You are suggesting someone to attempt this action.)
Example Sentences Clarified
- Do you remember to watch that show? (Future obligation)
- I remember watching that show. (Past experience)
- Please remember to buy some milk. (Future task)
- How could I forget buying flowers yesterday? (Past action)
- I regret to tell her about the bad news. (Present obligation)
- I regret telling her the truth. (Past action)
- I stopped to buy a newspaper. (Changed activity)
- I stopped reading the article. (Ceased current action)
- I tried to read that book. (Attempt)
- Have you tried turning it off? (Suggestion)
Let me know if you need further clarifications or corrections!
