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why are some verbs followed by a gerund and others by an infinitive? enjoy, for instance. What is the origin of the grammar?
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Sadly, it's hard to give reasons why- mostly, it's just habit.
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why are some verbs followed by a gerund and others by an infinitive? enjoy, for instance. What is the origin of the grammar?
I have asked the same question many times. There doesn't seem to be a good answer. :?
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