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Session 9 Verb Patterns

This document discusses verb patterns in English sentences. It provides examples of sentences using different verb patterns, including verb + to + verb, verb + verb + -ing, and verbs that can be used with two patterns and have different meanings depending on the pattern. Some example sentences given are "I want to buy an electric car", "I enjoy working on the emergency ward", and "I like to swim every day" vs "I like swimming every day". The document aims to explain the structures and meanings of different verb patterns in English.

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Session 9 Verb Patterns

This document discusses verb patterns in English sentences. It provides examples of sentences using different verb patterns, including verb + to + verb, verb + verb + -ing, and verbs that can be used with two patterns and have different meanings depending on the pattern. Some example sentences given are "I want to buy an electric car", "I enjoy working on the emergency ward", and "I like to swim every day" vs "I like swimming every day". The document aims to explain the structures and meanings of different verb patterns in English.

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English Tutoring

Session 9
VERB PATTERNS

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VERB PATTERNS
Sometimes in a sentence, one verb follows another. For
example, I want to buy an electric car. The first verb is
'want', the second verb is 'buy'.

In sentences like this, there are different possible patterns.


For example:

(a) I want to buy an electric car.

(b) I hate driving.

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STRUCTURES
Verb + to + verb:

• I want to work with Dr. Laver.

• Tim hopes to leave the stockroom soon.

• Helen decided to go out with Michal.

• Alice might agree to change wards.


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STRUCTURES
Verb + verb + (-ing):

• I enjoy working on the emergency ward.

• Alice doesn't mind working with children.

• Tim is considering changing his job.

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STRUCTURES
Verbs with two patterns and different meanings:

These verbs have two possible patterns, and there is a difference in


meaning between the patterns:

• I like to swim every day = I think it is a good idea to do this


• I like swimming every day = I enjoy the activity. It gives me pleasure.
• I hate to tell you this = I am sorry to tell you this.
• I hate flying = I do not like this activity.
• I regret to tell you this - I am sorry to tell you this.
• I regret leaving London - I left London in the past, and I am sorry that I
did that.
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ANY QUESTIONS?

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