B2Englishen.b2.050

Gerund vs infinitive: mean doing vs mean to do

Structure:

mean + -ing (involve) vs mean + to + verb (intend)

Example:

Taking the job means moving to London. / I didn't mean to upset you.

Examples

Taking the job means moving to London.

/ I didn't mean to upset you.

Question 1 of 30 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Taking the job means moving to London."

Adjective + preposition: afraid of, keen on, responsible for

Adjective + preposition: aware of, familiar with, interested in

Adjective + preposition: similar to, different from, capable of

Advanced passive: It is said/believed that

Advanced passive: Subject + is said to + infinitive