dislike [to go/going]

I’m a researcher of English linguistics. I have something I'd like to ask.

I know that the verb “dislike” takes a gerund as its object. Are there any cases where the verb can take an infinitive as its object? How about (1) or (2)?

(1) She dislikes [u]to go[/u] to school.
(2) Most people dislike [u]to pay[/u] taxes.

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SW-User

Sub 'going' and 'paying' and it's proper English.

Hidenori · 46-50, M

@SW-User Thanks. Very much appreciated.

SW-User

@Hidenori At the risk of offending you it should be 'appreciated' instead of 'appreciate'.

Hidenori · 46-50, M

@SW-User Ah! sorry. It was just a typo. I will edit it. Thanks.

SW-User

@Hidenori Ha-ha! edite?

Hidenori · 46-50, M

@SW-User I have edited it, too. Sorry again.

SW-User

@Hidenori Are you typing on a phone? I always use a keyboard.

Hidenori · 46-50, M

@SW-User Yes. I'm typing on a phone.

SW-User

@Hidenori Tricky!