Here are some of the most common verbs that are followed by the gerund:
| enjoy | I enjoyed working in France |
| fancy | I fancy watching a film tonight |
| discuss | We discussed doing project together |
| dislike | I dislike standing in queues |
| finish | We've finished preparing for the presentation |
| mind | I don't mind coming early |
| suggest | He suggested staying at the Hayat Hotel |
| recommend | They recommended meeting earlier |
| keep | He kept working, although he felt ill |
| avoid | She avoided talking to her mother |
And here are some common verbs followed by 'to' and the infinitive:
| agree | He agreed to give a presentation at the meeting |
| ask | I asked to leave early |
| decide | We decided to go out for dinner |
| help | He helped to clean the flat |
| plan | She plans to buy a new house next year |
| hope | I hope to pass the test |
| learn | They are learning to sing |
| want | I want to come to the party |
| would like | I would like to see her tonight |
| promise | We promised not to be there at all |