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    Verb Object To-Infinitive

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    This document discusses verbs that can be followed by an object and the to-infinitive construction. It provides a list of verbs such as advise, allow, ask, beg, cause, choose, etc. that take this pattern. Examples are then given showing how these verbs are used with an object and a to-infinitive clause, such as "My GP advised me to see a specialist." The summary concludes by noting these constructions can also be in the passive voice.

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    This document discusses verbs that can be followed by an object and the to-infinitive construction. It provides a list of verbs such as advise, allow, ask, beg, cause, choose, etc. that take this pattern. Examples are then given showing how these verbs are used with an object and a to-infinitive clause, such as "My GP advised me to see a specialist." The summary concludes by noting these constructions can also be in the passive voice.

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    This document discusses verbs that can be followed by an object and the to-infinitive construction. It provides a list of verbs such as advise, allow, ask, beg, cause, choose, etc. that take this pattern. Examples are then given showing how these verbs are used with an object and a to-infinitive clause, such as "My GP advised me to see a specialist." The summary concludes by noting these constructions can also be in the passive voice.

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    Verb Object To-Infinitive

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    Gwen Gala
    This document discusses verbs that can be followed by an object and the to-infinitive construction. It provides a list of verbs such as advise, allow, ask, beg, cause, choose, etc. that take this pattern. Examples are then given showing how these verbs are used with an object and a to-infinitive clause, such as "My GP advised me to see a specialist." The summary concludes by noting these constructions can also be in the passive voice.

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    Verb + object + TO-infinitive

    infinitive

    Verbs followed by an object and the to-infinitive

    advise command hire persuade threaten


    allow convince instruct prepare urge
    ask enable invite promise want
    beg encourage need remind warn
    cause expect order require wish
    choose force permit tell would like
    My GP  advised me to see  a specialist.

    Could you  ask her to copy  this letter for me?

    She  begged him not to leave  her.

    The colonel  commanded his men to charge.

    How can we  encourage a baby to use  the toilet rather than his potty?

    Do you  expect me to believe  you?

    The teacher  instructed the students to line up  in pairs.

    I've invited Jill to come  to dinner on Saturday.

    After days of pointless fighting, the general  ordered the marines to withdraw.

    I tried to  persuade them to stay, but they said they were too tired.

    I  reminded Andy to bring  a bottle of wine and some snacks.

    The doctor  told me to give up  smoking.

    The opposition  urged the government to take  action immediately.

    The professor  warned us to be  diligent with our weekly assignments.

    Verbs followed by an object and a to-infinitive can also be passive:

    The students  were instructed to line up  in pairs.

    After days of pointless fighting, the marines  were ordered to withdraw.

    I  was told to give up  smoking.

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