Verb Patterns in English
Explore the use of infinitives and gerunds with different verb categories in English grammar. Learn about verbs that are strictly followed by the infinitive with 'to', verb + object + infinitive with 'to', verb + object + infinitive without 'to', and verbs followed by the gerund (-ing). Practice using the correct form of infinitive or gerund in sentences to enhance your language skills.
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Verbs that are strictly followed by the 1. infinitive with to Be able, afford, agree, arrange, choose, decide,expect, forget, help, hope, learn, manage, need, offer, plan, pretend, promise, refuse, remember, se, would like em, try, want
2. verb + object+ infinitive with to Advise ( me to pay cash) Allow ( us to leave early) Ask ( her to help) Invite ( us to go away for the weekend) Need ( you to fill in a form) ( to sleep) Order ( him to sit down) Persuade ( me to come to the party) Teach ( them to be quiet) Want ( you to explain) ( to break free)
3. verb + object + infinitive without to Let ( me stay up late) Make ( me tidy my room)
Verbs followed by the gerund ( -ing) Admit ( stealing the show) Avoid, can t stand, deny, dislike, enjoy, feel like, finish, hate , imagine, keep, like, love, mind ( working in the evenings), miss ( living in France), practise , recommend, spend, stop, suggest
Use the correct form , infinitive or gerund? 2. I spent a lot of time (make) a birthday cake for him. 3. He agreed (see) me at ten o'clock 4. They promised (read) my report today 5. I suggest (pay) by check, it's safer than cash 6. He offered (make) dinner for us. 7. He put off (see) her until very late in the afternoon. 8. I refused (pay) for the repairs. 9. I've finished (read) that book at last! 10. We decided (go) to the cinema instead 11. I enjoyed the play. The (act) was very good. 12. I love going to her class, her (teach) is never boring. 13. He's my favourite writer, his (write) is wonderful. 14. His (complain) is getting on my nerves. He's never happy. 15. They have terrible debts. Their (spend) is out of control
