Verb + Gerund or Noun + Infinitive

Verbs Followed by Either Gerunds OR Nouns + Infinitives



advise ----------> I advised seeing a doctor. I advised them to see a doctor.
allow----------> Ireland doesn't allow smoking in bars. Ireland doesn't allow people to smoke in bars.
encourage ----------> He encourages eating healthy foods. He encourages his patients to eat healthy foods.
permit ----------> California doesn't permit fishing without a fishing license. California doesn't permit people to fish without a fishing license.
require ----------> The certificate requires completing two courses. The certificate requires students to complete two courses.
urge ----------> They urge recycling bottles and paper. They urge citizens to recycle bottles and paper.