English grammar rules require a gerund to follow an infinitive verb.

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REFUTED

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Is it true that English grammar rules require a gerund to follow an infinitive verb?

No. Grammar references describe verbs as taking either an infinitive or a gerund complement, and one study of usage states the infinitive structure is generally used; none supports a rule requiring a gerund to follow an infinitive verb.

Verdict: REFUTED · 0 sources for, 7 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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When should a verb be followed by a gerund instead ...

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When should a verb be followed by a gerund instead.... (n.d.). english.stackexchange.com. https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/329/when-should-a-verb-be-followed-by-a-gerund-instead-of-an-infinitive-to-infinit

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Is there a term for a finite verb which cannot be followed by an infinitive verb, in English?

2013

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Is there a term for a finite verb which cannot be followed by an infinitive verb, in English?. (2013). linguistics.stackexchange.com. https://linguistics.stackexchange.com/questions/4773/is-there-a-term-for-a-finite-verb-which-cannot-be-followed-by-an-infinitive-verb

Investigating interlanguages of English gerund and infinitive verb complements by L1 Chinese learners in Taiwan

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Chou, C. Y. (n.d.). Investigating interlanguages of English gerund and infinitive verb complements by L1 Chinese learners in Taiwan. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.58837/chula.is.2024.2

A Terminological Confusion in the Romance Languages: The "Gerund."

1992

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Z., M. L. (1992). A Terminological Confusion in the Romance Languages: The "Gerund.". eric.ed.gov. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ437809

Choice Between Infinitives and Gerunds After Verbs: The Evidential Studies.

1974

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Mikio, H. (1974). Choice Between Infinitives and Gerunds After Verbs: The Evidential Studies.. eric.ed.gov. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED105765

The Role of Frequency on the Acquisition of L2 English Infinitive and Gerund Complements by L1 Thai Learners

2017

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Raksina, K. & Nattama, P. (2017). The Role of Frequency on the Acquisition of L2 English Infinitive and Gerund Complements by L1 Thai Learners. eric.ed.gov. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1171208

THE ROLE OF NON -FINITE CONSTRUCTIONS IN SENTENCE FORMATION

2026

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Charos, S. D. J. F. R. (2026). THE ROLE OF NON -FINITE CONSTRUCTIONS IN SENTENCE FORMATION. zenodo.org. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20413693

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