Dear Alan,
Merry Christmas!
1. Don't forget (a. inviting, b. to invite, c. invite) your husband to the office party.
The answer is b. to invite, am I right?
2. Don't forget (a. setting, b. to set, c. set) your alarm clock. We've got to get up early tomorrow.
The answer is a. setting. Is it correct?
If I am right in both questions, could you please tell me what factor(s) determine the choice of infinitive/gerund in the 2 seemingly similar sentences?
Thanks!
Lone
Infinitive vs Gerund
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Re: Infinitive vs Gerund
And a merry Christmas to you, too!
Regarding your question, the infinitive is correct in both cases (so 'to set' in #2).
Regarding your question, the infinitive is correct in both cases (so 'to set' in #2).