💬 Gerunds and Infinitives Examples: 100+ Sentences for Verb Patterns

1. I enjoy reading mystery novels.
2. She avoided answering the question.
3. They finished eating dinner at 8 PM.
4. He suggested going to the beach.
5. I don't mind waiting for you.
6. She admitted making a mistake.
7. They denied stealing the money.
8. He considered quitting his job.
9. I delayed making a decision.
10. She discussed moving to another city.
11. They dislike getting up early.
12. He imagined living in Paris.
13. She kept talking during the movie.
14. They mentioned seeing you at the mall.
15. He missed being with his family.
16. She postponed going to the dentist.
17. They practiced speaking English.
18. He quit smoking last year.
19. She recalled meeting him before.
20. They recommended staying at that hotel.
21. He regretted saying those words.
22. She resisted eating more dessert.
23. They risked losing everything.
24. He tolerated being treated poorly.
25. She understands needing some space.

26. I want to learn Spanish.
27. She decided to move to London.
28. They promised to call me.
29. He needs to study harder.
30. We hope to see you soon.
31. She agreed to help me.
32. He refused to answer the question.
33. They planned to travel abroad.
34. I expect to finish by Friday.
35. She offered to drive me home.
36. He managed to pass the exam.
37. They deserve to win the prize.
38. I can't afford to buy a new car.
39. She appears to be happy.
40. He claims to know the truth.
41. They continue to work hard.
42. I failed to understand the problem.
43. She hesitated to ask for help.
44. He intends to apply for the job.
45. They learned to speak French.
46. I prepared to give a presentation.
47. She pretended to be asleep.
48. He tends to arrive late.
49. They volunteered to clean the park.
50. I wish to express my gratitude.

51. Smoking is bad for your health.
52. Reading improves your vocabulary.
53. Exercising regularly is important.
54. Learning a new language takes time.
55. Being on time is important.
56. Cooking is my favorite hobby.
57. Traveling broadens the mind.
58. Sleeping eight hours is recommended.
59. Eating vegetables is healthy.
60. Saving money is a good habit.
61. Helping others feels good.
62. Lying is wrong.
63. Cheating is unacceptable.
64. Working hard pays off.
65. Wasting time is unproductive.

66. Thank you for helping me.
67. I'm interested in learning Japanese.
68. She is afraid of flying.
69. He apologized for being late.
70. They insisted on paying for dinner.
71. I look forward to seeing you.
72. She is good at solving problems.
73. He is tired of waiting.
74. They are thinking about moving.
75. I believe in helping others.
76. She succeeded in passing the test.
77. He dreams of becoming a pilot.
78. They accused him of stealing.
79. I'm used to waking up early.
80. She prevented me from leaving.

Remember:
81. I remember locking the door. (I have a memory of doing it)
82. Remember to lock the door. (Don't forget to do it)

Forget:
83. I'll never forget meeting you. (I will always remember that event)
84. Don't forget to call me. (Don't fail to do it)

Stop:
85. I stopped smoking. (I quit)
86. I stopped to smoke. (I paused to smoke)

Regret:
87. I regret telling him the truth. (I wish I hadn't)
88. I regret to inform you that you failed. (formal apology)

Try:
89. I tried taking aspirin. (experiment)
90. I tried to open the window. (make an effort)

Go on:
91. He went on talking for hours. (continued)
92. After the break, he went on to discuss the next topic. (proceeded to next)