c Go on + -ing = continue what one has been doing
How long do you intend to go on playing those bloody records?
Go on +infinitive = change; move on to something new
He welcomed the new students and then went on to explain the college regulations.
d Regret + -ing = be sorry for what has happened
I don't regret telling her what I thought, even if it upset her.
Regret + infinitive = be sorry for what one is going to say
I regret to inform you that we are unable to offer you employment.
2 With the adjective interested, the -ing form refers to what will (or may) happen, and the infinitive refers to what has happened.
Interested in +-ing = interested by the idea of doing something
I'm interested in working in Switzerland. Do you know anybody who could help me?
Interested + infinitive = interested by what one learns or experiences
I was interested to read in the paper that scientists have found out how the universe began.
With like (=enjoy), love, hate and prefer there is not much difference between the two structures.
Like + -ing = enjoy: I llke walking in the rain.
Like + infinitive = choose to; be in the habit of; think it right to
I like to get up early so that I can get plenty of work done before lunch. I heard you talking and I didn't like to disturb you, so I went away.
When we refer to one particular occasion or imply that something is a good or bad idea to do, it is more common to use the infinitive. With the –ing form we state our real feelings about something (=we talk about general preferences).
Would you like to have lunch now, or would you prefer to wait? I'd love to come and see you some time. I hate to break things up, but it's time to go home. I hate to mention it, but you owe me some money. I love lying/to lie on my back and staring/to stare at the sky. Some people hate working/to work in the early morning.
‘Can I give you a lift?' - ‘ No, thanks. I (would) prefer to walk.' “Do you like swimming?” – “Yes, but I prefer sailing.” “Can I give you a lift?” –“No, thanks, I (would) prefer to walk.” Personally, I prefer working/to work in the morning.
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