Infinitive and Gerund Difference in usage

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1). She refused to pay the penalty.

2). She refused paying the penalty

What is the difference in meaning between these two sentences??

Istalantar · Answer

refuse in this context means to express a determination not to (do something).
Therefore the structure refuse to + infinitive is needed. (e.g. I refuse to go to school)

For more information on this structure and on the usage of gerund have a look at this:

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/english-grammar-reference/verbs-followed-by-the-infinitive
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/english-grammar-reference/verbs-followed-by-the-ing-form

Infinitive and Gerund Difference in usage

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