Jun 3, 2021. #7. I'm not at all sure that this is a case of need+verb+-ing. It may well be need +gerund. The gerund is a noun, not a verb. This is apparent in the phrase "he needs a good hiding/a good talking-to". But that is all a matter of nomenclature, not usage. For the usage: yes, it's possible to use that construction with other verbs Excuse, forgive, pardon can be followed by an object and the gerund or for + object and the gerund (both common in spoken English), or a possessive adjective + gerund (more formal and less likely to be said): Excuse me interrupting. Excuse me for interrupting. Excuse my interrupting. Suggest can be used in a number of ways, but BE CAREFUL. 'Stop' can be followed by to + infinitive or the gerund but with this verb there is a difference in meaning. Let's look at an example: "He stopped to have lunch" and "He stopped having lunch" are I remember going to the beach when I was a child. (= I have a memory of going to the beach). He remembers closing the door. (= He has a memory of closing the door). Remember + to + infinitive This is when you think of something that you need to do. (And usually, you then do the thing). Here are a few examples of infinitive phrases: Peter loved to play guitar. I told the kids to dress quickly. Let’s go to see the new Marvel film. In the first example, the infinitive "to play" is paired with a direct object: "guitar." Together, these make an infinitive phrase. There are just a few verbs that can be followed by a gerund or infinitive, but the meaning changes. For example, the verb stop can be followed by either a gerund or infinitive, but the meaning changes. **This is your challenge question for the day. Can you identify how the meaning of the sentences below change based on the gerund vs. infinitive?** .

stop gerund or infinitive examples