-
When to use the GERUND and when to use the INFINITIVE after the verb REMEMBER
The verb remember can be followed by the gerund or the infinitive, BUT the meaning changes.
An easy way to remember the rule is this:
💡 When you want to talk about a MEMORY, use the GERUND
This is when you remember something that has happened in the past. You have a memory of it.
▶️ I remember going to dance lessons when I was a child. = I have a memory of going to the dance school.
▶️ I remember sending Janice the email. = I have a memory of doing this
▶️ He remembers parking the car in the square = He has a memory of parking the car
💡When you think of something that you NEEDED to do, use the INFINITIVE
Think of it as a REMINDER
▶️ I remembered to pick up the milk on the way to work = you had to buy milk for the office and you remembered to do it
▶️ She remembered to phone her aunt on her birthday
⚠️ We often use this form to remind someone to do something
▶️ Please remember to send me the report by Friday.
▶️ Remember to lock the door!
⚠️ or as reminder for ourselves!
▶️ I must remember to thank Sonia for my gift
▶️ I must remember to pick up the dry cleaning
🤩 To sum up
remember + gerund = memory in the past
remember + infinitive = reminder
-
0 Replies
Sorry, there were no replies found.
Log in to reply.
