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Verb Patterns

The document outlines the rules for using the to infinitive and -ing forms with various verbs. It categorizes verbs that require the to infinitive, those that can be followed by either form, and those that have different meanings depending on the form used. Additionally, it highlights exceptions and specific cases for modal verbs and passive constructions.

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Verb Patterns

The document outlines the rules for using the to infinitive and -ing forms with various verbs. It categorizes verbs that require the to infinitive, those that can be followed by either form, and those that have different meanings depending on the form used. Additionally, it highlights exceptions and specific cases for modal verbs and passive constructions.

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To + infinitive Or _ing form??

1) Verbs + to infinitive
Some verbs are followed by the to +infinitive:
afford agree aim appear arrange choose wish decide
demand deserve expect fail hope learn pretend manage
offer plan prepare promise refuse seem wait would like
tend intend claim

* For the negative we put NOT before to:  They agreed not to leave.

* Some verbs are always followed by the to infinitive and always have OBJECT:
advise encourage force invite order persuade remind tell warn teach

I'm going to teach you to make necklaces.


I advise students to make several things.

* Some verbs are followed by the to +infinitive and sometimes have an OBJECT:
ask expect help intend want would like would love would hate would prefer

We expect to be late. (= We will probably be late)


We expect Tom to be late (= He will probably be late)

2) Verb + infinitive without to


[!!] Modal verbs (can, could, may, might, must, needn't, shall, should, will, would) had better and would rather are
followed by the infinitive without to .

[!!] Help can be followed by the infinitive with or without to:


We helped them (to) start their car.

[!!] Make and let (always with an object) are followed by the infinitive without to;
Let the cake cool for half an hour.

* The PASSIVE FORM of make is followed by the to infinitive:


I was made to do my homework.

3) Verb + -ing
avoid carry on consider delay dislike enjoy feel like
finish give up imagine involve keep / keep on (not) mind miss
practise put off recommend suggest fancy postpone can’t help
can’t stand admit risk deny tolerate look forward to

[!!] Notice how the NEGATIVE is formed: Can you imagine not having a car nowadays?

4 Verbs followed by the to infinitive or -ing


[!!] Like + to infinitive has a slightly different meaning from like + -ing:
I like to catch the early bus on Mondays. (= this is a good plan or it's a habit, but not necessarily something I enjoy)
I like dancing: (= I enjoy it)
These verbs are usually followed by -ing but sometimes by the to infinitive;
begin / continue / love / prefer / hate / start

He continued talking loudly or He continued to talk loudly.


I prefer using a dictionary. or I prefer to use a dictionary.

5 Some verbs are followed by the to +infinitive or -ing with a different meaning:
forget / remember / try / stop / regret

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