Difference in meaning between the to-infinitive and –ing form

He forgot to lock the door.
I will never forget living in Hawaii.
Did you remember to post the letter?
I remember hearing him say that.
I never meant to make you feel so bad.
If I lose my job, I’m afraid it will mean selling my car.
We regret to inform you that you haven’t been accepted.
I regret losing touch with my friends in America.
She tried to tell him the truth but he didn’t listen.
Why don’t you try adding more sugar ?

1. Please remember ________ the door when you go out. (CLOSE)
2. I paid the electricity bill, but I don’t remember _______ the rent . (PAY)
closing
to close
to pay
paying

1. I will never forget _______ Paris for the first time. (VISIT)
2. You mustn’t forget ________ Monique when you’re in Paris. ( PHONE )
visiting
to visit
phoning
to phone

1. I really regret _______ everyone what happened. I should have kept it a secret. (TELL)
2. I regret _______ you that there has been an accident. (TELL)
telling
to tell
telling
to tell

1. I tried _____ in a department store, but it wasn’t a very good job. (WORK)
2. You’ve burnt the cake. Why don’t try _________ it with grated coconut? ( COVER)
working
to work
covering
to cover