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forget and remember to do or doing

Remember & Forget doing or to do?

by Yolaine Bodin | 28 Sep 2019 | English Language

 

Remember to do, remember doing, forget to do, forget doing: remember and forget are English verbs that can be followed both by a verb ending in -ing (a gerund) or by the infinitive form of the verb. 

 

However, there is a difference in meaning and that difference is connected with time.

 

Here is how to make sure you understand the difference and use them properly:

 

Remember / Forget doing:

Use remember and forget followed by a verb in -ing for something that has happened (past!). 

For example:

  • I’ll never forget travelling across Europe. 
  • I’ll always remember travelling across Europe.

→ Here, in both sentences, choose the gerund (-ing) travelling because it is something that you have done, that has happened (in the past)

 

Remember / Forget to do:

Use remember and forget followed by an infinitive for something that you need or needed to do, that has or had to be done.

For example:

  • Don’t forget to call the agency. → you need to call the agency
  • Oh I’m sorry, I forgot to post the letter! → I had to post the letter
  • Remember to buy something to eat on your way back home. → You need to buy something to eat.

 

There you are! It’s as simple as that! You now know how to use the English verbs remember and forget. Congratulations! 😉

 

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