ING OR INFINITIVE

BOTH
STOP
He stopped smoking last year. (Dej de fumar)
He stopped to smoke a cigarette. (Interrumpi la accin que estaba
haciendo para fumar)
On the way home he stopped to have a drink. ( in order to have a drink) I
stopped reading when my parents arrived. ( the action of reading was
interrupted)
REGRET
I regret wasting so much money. (REGRET = 2 accin)
I regret to tell you that he has died. (REGRET = 1 accin)
I regret to tell you that you have failed the exam. (I regret to have to tell
you) I regret having shouted at you. ( I regret something that
happened in the past)
REMEMBER
I remember taking the suitcase. (REMEMBER = 2 accin)
I remembered to take the suitcase. (REMEMBER = 1 accin)
Please, remember to lock the door. (Remember something that you have
to do) The witness did not remember locking the door. (Remember sth
that you did)

FORGET
I will never forget visiting the Tower of London. (FORGET = 2 accin)
David always forgets to visit his grandmother. ( FORGET = 1 accin)
He forgot to tell me. ( He forgot something that he had to do) Ill never
forget seeing my daughter dance in public for the first time. (Ill never
forget something that happened in the past)
TRY
tried to learn German, but it was too difficult. (you see if you can do it) I
couldnt sleep, so I tried having some hot milk. (you see what
happens as a result)