Infinitive or Gerund

The government aims to reduce illiteracy rates

"I'm glad to know that you passed the exam." "I'm pleased to meet you." "I'm disappointed to hear that you flunked maths."

• "It's too difficult to convince him to be helpful."
• " But it's easy enough to fool him to get what you want."

More Examples:

• Verb + Infinitive

• We can't afford to buy a new car.
• She agreed to help him.
• He arranged to stay at a hotel.
• He attempted to join them.
• He chose to stay at home.
• She consented to marry him.
• They decided to go to the movies.
• He deserves to be punished.
• He demanded to speak to Mrs.Lynch
• They endeavor to provide the best possible service
• They expected to arrive early.
• He failed to convince him.
• They happened to be at the theatre when we met them.
• She helped me to do the exercise.
• I hope to join you as soon as possible.
• She intends to write an autobiography.
• He learned to play the guitar when he was young.
• He managed to do his homework without his mother's help.
• I need to find a job.
• He offers to help us.
• He plans to follow a career as an engineer.
• The child pretended to be asleep.
• He proceeded to show us how to use the machine.
• She promised to come on time.
• She refused to forgive him.
• He seemed to be unhappy.
• I swear to tell the truth.
• He threatened to reveal her secret.
• He always volunteers to help the needy.
• I want to finish my work early.
• He would hate to lose.
• He would like to drink a cup of tea.
• I would love to meet you.