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verb patterns
by Mirosława Wojciechowska
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What verb patterns do you know? Watch the Grammar Gameshow video by BBC Learning English to check.
Bare infinitive
Some verbs, such as modal verbs like can and must, are followed by a bare infinitive verb form. I can swim faster than you. He must come home as soon as possible.
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Full infinitive
Some verbs, such as verbs like intend and would like, are followed by a full infinitive verb form.I wouldn't like to live there.She intends to study at university.
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ING form (gerund)
Some verbs, such as verbs like enjoy and can't help, are followed by a gerund (ING verb form). I've always enjoyed walking in the rain. He couldn't help playing one more game before he left.
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After adjectives
We tend to use a full infinitive after adjectives such as wonderful, happy and terrible. It's wonderful to see you. It was terrible to see him fail like that. I'm so happy to be here!
After prepositions
We tend to use an ING form after prepositions such as without, before and of. He walked without knowing where he was going. I've got to clean the house before cooking lunch. I want to go with you instead of going with her.
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