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What is the difference between these sentences?

Do you like to watch TV?Do you like watching TV?Do you like hitting people?DO you like to hit people ?
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Mina Herzog

Feb 20, 2025

The verb LIKE can be followed by either an infinitive (to—) or a gerund (—+ing). The meaning is the same.... Show More
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Mina Herzog

Feb 20, 2025

As far as I can see they are all different ways of saying something.... Show More
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Mina Herzog

Feb 20, 2025

All saying the same thing but saying it differently.... Show More
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Mina Herzog

Feb 20, 2025

No difference. Some verbs can be followed by either the infinitive or the present participle without a change in meaning. “Like” is one of those verbs.Others can only be followed by the infinitive or the present participle: He wants to watch TV.Others change meaning:He stopped watching TV. (he is no longer watching tv)He stopped to watch TV (he stopped some other activity and started watching TV. )... Show More
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Mina Herzog

Feb 20, 2025

There’s no difference between the first two.There’s no difference between the second two.They are alternative ways of saying the same thing.... Show More
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