verb pattern
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VERB+INFINITIVE
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Verb+infinitive verbs that are followed by to and infinitive
StructureSubject + Verb + to infinitiveEx: I started to work here in 1994.
I want to speak to the manager.
• The common verbs followed by the to-infinitive are- help, try, want, love, agree, etc.
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Verbs are followed by a noun and then to infinitive
Structure: Subject + Verb + noun + to infinitiveEx: She told him to go home.
• The common verbs with this pattern are• tell, ask, get, want ,etc.
Used “to” after some adjectiveEx: It’s impossible to save money.
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The to-infinitive as a subject of the sentence
- Ex:To visit the Grand Canyon is my life-long dream.
“To” followed by object structure : Subject + Verb + object + to infinitive
Ex: He told me to give this to you.
Some verbs are followed by object + infinitive without “to” .• Ex: let, make, see, hear, feel, etc.
I heard her sing a lovely song.
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Negative form Used do not / don’t + infinitive without “to”.
Ex: Do not make a noise.
Put “not” before “to”Ex: He asked me not to be late.
• The verb can followed by a question word such as where, how, what, who, and when + the to-infinitive.Ex: She asked me how to use the washing
machine.
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Reduce infinitive Used in conversation that isn’t necessary to use
the full infinitive if it is understood from the conversationEx: A: I hope they'll bring the key
B: I’ m sure they'll remember to. ( bring the key )
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ADJECTIVE + TO INFINITIVE
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ADJ + TO INFINITIVE
Adjective + to infinitive : Express feeling and reaction
☻We are happy to see you here
☻ They were sad to hear about his death
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GERUND
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Gerund
GERUND = V(1) + ing ; function as a noun
and as verbal noun
☻ Running , Eating , Making
Use as the subject of the sentence
☻ Playing tennis with Jane makes me enjoy so much.
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Gerund
Using gerunds to form gerund clause that express perfect aspect and passive voice
☻ Being deceived can make someone feel angry ( passive)
☻ I'm proud of having written that book
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Gerund
use when following the preposition
☻ before talking , please notice that you aren’t cutting in line
Gerund as the object of the sentence
☻ I like eating healthily