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This section explains the use of gerunds (-ing) and infinitives (to + verb) and highlights their different functions. Gerunds are used after certain verbs, prepositions, verb + preposition phrases, noun + preposition phrases, and adjective + preposition phrases. They often refer to actions that are real, ongoing, or general (e.g., I enjoy reading books, She is good at painting). Infinitives are used after modal verbs, certain verbs, most nouns, adjectives, and indefinite pronouns, and usually refer to future actions, intentions, or possibilities (e.g., You must study hard, I made an attempt to solve the problem). Some verbs can take either a gerund or an infinitive, but the meaning changes. For example, forget + gerund refers to losing memory of something done, while forget + infinitive means failing to do something; go on + gerund continues the same activity, whereas go on + infinitive starts a new activity. Other verbs with similar differences include like, mean, propose, regret, remember, stop, and try.