[Grammar] When should we put -ing after a verb?

[ladyTL]

Hi!

I'm having a question, I would like to ask you.

When should we add "-ing" after a verb?

For example:

"I saw the ship's guns​

, catching the light of the moon."

"I saw the ship's guns ​

which caught the light of the moon."

Another question is:
"I expected him loving me"
" I expected him to love me"
also:
"I expected to love him"
"I expected loving him"

 

[Raymott]

Hi!

I'm having a question, I would like to ask you.

When should we add "-ing" after a verb?

For example:

"I saw the ship's guns​

, catching the light of the moon."

"I saw the ship's guns ​

which caught the light of the moon."

Another question is:
"I expected him loving me"
" I expected him to love me"
also:
"I expected to love him"
"I expected loving him"

https://www.usingenglish.com/forum/...comma-verb-ing-mean-same-these-sentences.html