Writing with Tenses / Verb Patterns
When the verb pattern changes meaning
Stop doing means end that activity. Stop to do means pause another activity in order to do something. Keep the intended meaning.
Understand and use it
Stop doing means end that activity. Stop to do means pause another activity in order to do something. Keep the intended meaning.
Examples and a writing plan
He stopped smoking.
We stopped to drink water.
Common mistake to investigate
She decided going home.
Decide normally takes to + V1.
Use the rule now
Explain a habit you stopped and a reason you paused a journey.
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A quick check
A wrong answer is a chance to learn. Use the hint and try again.