1.5 Verb + -ing or verb + to-infinitive? We use the -ing form after these verbs: can't stand, consider, don't mind, enjoy, hate, like, love, miss, prefer, spend (time): I hate wearing a suit and a tie. 1 We use the to-infinitive after these verbs: agree, can't afford, choose, decide, hope, manage, need, pretend, refuse, want, would like, would prefer. I can't afford to buy this jacket. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1 I don't mind 2 Karen spends a lot of time 3 We refuse 4 I always agree his homework. (get up) early. 5 They hope 6 I can't stand 7 Peter wants 8 Sue has decided 9 You should avoid to 10 Does Angela enjoy (eat) meat or fish. (chat) online. (help) my brother with (get) a job in the media. (wait) in queues. (be) like Steve Jobs. 11 A lot of people can't afford a restaurant every day. (lend) me her new dress. (eat) fast food. (work) in a hospital? (eat) in 12 I'm considering 13 When are you coming back? I really need (see) you. (become) a volunteer. 14 In the winter I always miss 15 Most of my friends prefer sweatpants. 16 I would prefer don't mind. 17 Rob really hates 18 Amy works for a charity - she loves people in need. 19 We mananged 20 Peter likes (swim) in the sea. (wear) jeans to (stay) at home tonight if you (tidy) his room. (help) (finish) our project on time. (work) in a team.​