Common Mistakes With -ing Verbs

Master the correct usage of -ing verbs. Learn to avoid common mistakes with our helpful video guide.

In this video, we highlight some common mistakes with -ing verbs and provide correct examples to help you avoid them.

• Incorrect: "Would you mind to open the door?"
  Correct: "Would you mind opening the door?"
• Incorrect: "You can't avoid to make mistakes."
  Correct: "You can't avoid making mistakes."
• Incorrect: "Have you finished to speak?"
  Correct: "Have you finished speaking?"

After the word "mind", "avoid" and "finish," use the -ing form of the verb.

Watch the video to see common mistakes with -ing verbs to avoid them and improve your grammar.