Verb + -ing & inf. with a change in meaning

This is something I covered with a client the other day, something which causes problems at all levels of ability. When it comes to verbs that take BOTH -ing AND inf. after them, but with a change in meaning, the following four are perhaps the most important.

• Remember
  • I remember swimming in the Thames when I was a boy.
  • Didn’t you remember to buy milk, I asked you twice!

• Forget
  • Damn! I forgot to take my library books back.
  • I can’t believe you can remember that! I’d completely forgotten bumping into Tony Blair last year.
• Try
  • I tried to pass my driving test last year. = I attempted to and therefore failed
  • I tried cooking her dinner, but still failed to impress her.
• Stop
  • Can we stop (the car) to take some photos, the view is magnificent!
  • Will you stop talking with your mouth full, it’s disgusting to watch!