* need
1- I need to go to the doctor.(It is necessary for me to go.)
2- My hair needs cutting.(It need to be cut-passive meaning.)
* remember
1-Try to remember to phone me.(The to infinitive refers to the future.)
2-Do you remember going to school for the first time?(The-ing form refers to the past.)
*forget
1-I forgot to tell you about the party.(The-to infinitive refers to a future action from a past perspective.)
2-I'll never forget flying for the first time.(The-ing form refers to a past action.)
*regret
1-I regret to tell you that you are very ill.(The to infinitive refers to the present / immediate future.)
2-I regret telling you my secret.(The-ing form refers to a past action.)
*stop
1-He stopped to buy some flowers.(He stopped for a purpose.)
2-Will you stop talking,please.(Will you finish; the -ing form is the object of the verb.)
*try
1-Why don't you try to work harder?(Attempt, or make an effort.)
2-You should try going to bed earlier.(Do it as an experiment.)
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