Read the sentences and choose the correct options

Some verbs can be followed by an infinitive or an -ing form, with a difference in meaning.

Read the sentences and see how the verbs change their meaning when followed by an infinitive or -ing form.

Please remember to meet David at 2 o'clock tomorrow.

• You need to do it.
• You have already done it.

I think you know David. Don't you remember meeting him at the party last month?

• You need to do it.
• You have already done it.

I'm sorry, I forgot to bring back your notebooks.

• You needed to do it but you didn't.
• You have already done it.

I'll never forget visiting Paris for the first time.

• You needed to do it but you didn't.
• You have already done it.

My father stopped smoking a long time ago.

• You stop doing something to do something else.
• You don't do it anymore.

I was on my way from school when I saw Kate and stopped to talk to her.

• You stop doing something to do something else.
• You don't do it anymore.

We regret to inform you that you have failed the exam.

• To be sorry about something in the past.
• To be sorry to do something.

I regret buying this computer. It's very slow, and I've spent all my pocket money on it.

• To be sorry about something in the past.
• To be sorry to do something.

I tried baking an apple pie with some new ingredients. It turned out very tasty.

• To make an effort to do it.
• To do something as an experiment.

I tried to pass the exam, but it was very difficult.

• To make an effort to do it.
• To do something as an experiment.

The kitchen needs cleaning.

• It has to be done.
• It is important to do it.

My parents need to go on holidays. They are very tired.

• It has to be done.
• It is important or necessary to do it.