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Verb Patterns

The document outlines various verb patterns in English, including verbs that are followed by 'ing', 'to' + infinitive, or can take both forms. It provides examples of each pattern to illustrate their usage in sentences. Additionally, it covers modal auxiliary verbs and verb + preposition constructions.

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Verb Patterns

The document outlines various verb patterns in English, including verbs that are followed by 'ing', 'to' + infinitive, or can take both forms. It provides examples of each pattern to illustrate their usage in sentences. Additionally, it covers modal auxiliary verbs and verb + preposition constructions.

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VERB PATTERNS

Verbs + ING
love

finish

like
COOKING
enjoy

hate

stop
Everyone loves going to parties.

He finished reading his book.

I like working as a teacher = I am a teacher and I enjoy it.

I love dancing. = This is one of my hobbies.

I enjoy going abroad.

We like going to Italy for our holidays.

Do you enjoy learning English ?

What do you like making ?


Verbs + to + infinitive
choose

decide

forget

promise

manage

need
to go
help

hope

try

want

would like

would love
I'd like to be a teacher. = When I grow up, I want to be a teacher.

Thank you. I'd love to dance. = We're at a disco. I'm pleased that you asked
me.

They want to buy a new car.

I'd like to go abroad.

I hope to go abroad.

I'd love to go abroad.

I want to live in a hot country. = I'd like to live in a hot country.

I hope to see you again soon.

What do you want to study ?

What would you like to do tonight ?


Verbs + ing or + to
begin raining

start to rain
It began to rain = It began raining.

I continued to work in the library = I continued working in the library

When did you start to get them? = When did you start getting them ?

Verbs + somebody + infinitive without to

Let go
somebody
make do

Modal auxiliary verbs


can

could
go
shall
arrive
will

would
I can't go abroad.
I can go home early tonight.
Questions Réponses

Would you like to dance ? Yes, I would. Yes, I'd love to.

Would you like to come for a walk ? Yes, I would. No, thank you

No, I wouldn't
Verb + preposition + ing
I think forward to
moving
of
We're thinking of moving house
I'm looking forward to having more free time.
I'm looking forward to going abroad.
I'm thinking of going abroad.
We're thinking of going to Italy for our holidays.
We're thinking of having a few days off soon.
We're looking forward to having a few days off soon.
Where are you thinking of going ?

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