Gerund

1. I tried to open the lock with a paperclip.

I tried opening the lock with a paperclip.

2. I began to learn Korean.

I began learning Korean.

3. He can’t stand her to smoke in the office.

He can’t stand her smoking in the office.

4. We discussed to work at the company.

We discussed working at the company.

5. California does not permit to smoke in restaurants.

California does not permit smoking in restaurants.

6. He prefers to sit at the back of the movie theater.

He prefers sitting at the back of the movie theater.

7. My sister is out to shop right now.

My sister is out shopping right now.

8. I regret to spend so much money on shoes.

I regret spending so much money on shoes.

9. I started to study harder than before.

I started studying harder than before.

10. I remember to tell her the address yesterday.

I remember telling her the address yesterday.