VERBS FOLLOWED BY INFINITIVE OR -ING

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VERB + INFINITIVE OR -ING

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VERB + INFINITIVE

• After certain verbs we use infinitive. This is often to talk about hopes, intentions and decisions.
• Common verbs which are followed by infinitive include: agree, appear, arrange,choose, expect, decide, hope, intend, manage, need, offer, plan, prepare, pretend, promise, refuse, seem, want, wish, would like.

EXAMPLES

He offered to draw the plans for the development. They didn't want to work on the project anymore. The government managed to fix the streets.

VERB + SOMEONE +INFINITIVE

• Some verbs are followed by an object and infinitive.
• Common verbs which are followed by someone + infinitive include: allow, ask, expect, force, help, invite, like, need, remind, teach, tell, want, would like.

EXAMPLES

He reminded his employees to arrive early. They'd like the contractors to submit their proposal. The goverment invited the citizens to beautify their town.

VERB + SOMEONE + BASE FORM

• Some verbs are followed by an object and the base form.
• Common verbs which use this form are: feel, hear, help, notice see, watch.

We use verb + -ing after certain verbs.Common verbs which are followed by: avoid, can't help, like, love, enjoy, prefer, don't like, hate, can't stand, (not) mind, keep, miss, practice, risk, suggest, finish.

EXAMPLES

The architect suggested adding some green space. We enjoy watching the ocean view. They prefer buying a house with a big garden.

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