non-modal verb + infinitive / gerund
b2.2. blended learning
Catenative verbs
- I advise leaving immediately.
- Most of us occasionally fail to recognise people we know.
Non-modal verbs can be followed by gerunds or infinitives (with or without to). (From Latin catena = chain.)
What are
catenative verbs?
12
21
09
Months
Hours
Days
Complete the examples with the correct verb form and classify them.
verb + -ing form
verb + to infinitive
1. Having acted in movies for thirty years, he went on _____ (DIRECT) them.
2. I hate _____ (WATCH) TV adverts.
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3. I like _____ (EAT) Italian dishes.
4. I'm used to _____ (SKIP) breakfast because I'm always so busy.
5. It's worth _____ (WAIT) for the next Marvel movie.
6. She avoids _____ (SPEAK) in front of the class because she's shy.
verb + to infinitive
verb + -ing form
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7. Do you mind _____ (HAVE) to babysit for your nephew so often?
8. I can't help ______ (WONDER) if she really knows what she's doing.
9. I can't stand _____ (SEE) you so unhappy.
10. I love _____ (GO) trekking in natural parks.
11. Thank you for your attention, and I look forward to _____ (HEAR) from you soon.
12. We miss _____ (SPEND) time together.
verb + to infinitive
verb + -ing form
13. At the university of Jaén, young people enjoy _____ (PLAY) rugby.
14. I haven't seen you in a very long time. We should arrange _____ (DO) something.
15. I suggest _____ (GO) to the restaurant El Yantar.
16. Many women put off _____ (HAVE) babies, as they want to have time for themselves.
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17. Now that I'm unemployed I can't afford _____ (GO) on holiday.
18. When I play football, I aim ____ (WIN).
verb + to infinitive
verb + -ing form
19. I was just about _____ (STEP) into the shower when the doorbell rang.
20. Lucy decided ____ (STUDY) English and French.
21. My wife dislikes _____ (WATCH) football matches.
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22. She denied _____ (OWE) rent money to her greedy flatmate.
23. The child deserved ____ (BE) punished for throwing things out of the window.
24. When he called her at that moment, he risked ____ (MISS) the bus.
verb + to infinitive
verb + -ing form
25. I feel like _____ (GO OUT) for dinner tonight.
26. I gave up _____ (LEARN) Japanese because it is quite difficult.
27. The England team expect _____ (WIN) their match against Sweden.
28. They failed _____ (DELIVER) the package in time.
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29. We hope _____ (RECEIVE) better news soon.
30. You will soon get used to _____ (WORK) the night shift.
verb + to infinitive
verb + -ing form
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31. I managed _____ (GET) to work on time despite the traffic.
32. I need _____ (GO) to the toilet.
33. I offered _____ (CARRY) the old lady's shopping bags for her.
34. There's no point in _____ (HAVE) a car if you never drive it.
35. There's no use in _____ (ASK) your father if you can borrow his car; he'll say no.
36. We're planning ______ (BUY) a house next year.
verb + -ing form
verb + to infinitive
37. He admitted _____ (TAKE) the money.
38. I can't go _____ (SWIM) with you.
39. I promise _____ (FINISH) the work by the end of the week.
40. I swear _____ (TELL) the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
41. The child refused ____ (EAT) his spinach.
42. The patient seemed _____ (BE) in good health.
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verb + -ing form
verb + to infinitive
43. Have you considered _____ (WORK) at the factory?
44. I used _____ (WATCH) cartoons when I was a child.
45. I wish _____ (COMPLAIN) to the manager.
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46. My sister wants ______ (BECOME) a musician.
47. We had to delay _____ (TRAVEL) because of the weather.
48. Would you like _____ (DRINK) some water?
verb + OBJECT + TO INFINITIVE
verb + OBJECT + infinitive WITHOUT TO
49. He asked me _____ (SHARE) my textbook with him.
50. I advised him _____ (EAT) before the flight.
51. If you have any questions, please let me _____ (KNOW).
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52. My father allowed me _____ (COME BACK) home at midnight.
53. The general commanded the troops _____ (ATTACK).
54. The little girl begged her parents _____ (BUY) her the toy.
verb + OBJECT + TO INFINITIVE
verb + OBJECT + infinitive WITHOUT TO
55. He expected her _____ (DO) everything he said. 56. His mother made him _____ (CLEAN) his bedroom. 57. I helped my sister _____ (PACK) her clothes. 58. My father ordered me _____ (APOLOGIZE) for saying swear words. 59. They've invited us _____ (ENJOY) a delicious meal. 60. You are forbidden _____ (SMOKE) in here.
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verb + OBJECT + TO INFINITIVE
verb + infinitive WITHOUT TO
61. Ann reminded me _____ (BRING) my umbrella, since it was raining in London. 62. Come _____ (SIT) with me. 63. Go _____ (VISIT) your grandmother. 64. Her mother wants her _____ (TIDY) her room. 65. His mother told him _____ (TELL) the truth. 66. I would like you _____ (HELP) me with my certification exams. (POLITE) 67. The doctor warned Mark not to smoke. 68. Wendy persuaded Paula to ask the boss for a pay rise.
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Catenative verbs. B2.2. Blended learning.
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non-modal verb + infinitive / gerund
b2.2. blended learning
Catenative verbs
- I advise leaving immediately.
- Most of us occasionally fail to recognise people we know.
Non-modal verbs can be followed by gerunds or infinitives (with or without to). (From Latin catena = chain.)What are
catenative verbs?
12
21
09
Months
Hours
Days
Complete the examples with the correct verb form and classify them.
verb + -ing form
verb + to infinitive
1. Having acted in movies for thirty years, he went on _____ (DIRECT) them.
2. I hate _____ (WATCH) TV adverts.
ANSWER KEYS
3. I like _____ (EAT) Italian dishes.
4. I'm used to _____ (SKIP) breakfast because I'm always so busy.
5. It's worth _____ (WAIT) for the next Marvel movie.
6. She avoids _____ (SPEAK) in front of the class because she's shy.
verb + to infinitive
verb + -ing form
ANSWER KEYS
7. Do you mind _____ (HAVE) to babysit for your nephew so often?
8. I can't help ______ (WONDER) if she really knows what she's doing.
9. I can't stand _____ (SEE) you so unhappy.
10. I love _____ (GO) trekking in natural parks.
11. Thank you for your attention, and I look forward to _____ (HEAR) from you soon.
12. We miss _____ (SPEND) time together.
verb + to infinitive
verb + -ing form
13. At the university of Jaén, young people enjoy _____ (PLAY) rugby.
14. I haven't seen you in a very long time. We should arrange _____ (DO) something.
15. I suggest _____ (GO) to the restaurant El Yantar.
16. Many women put off _____ (HAVE) babies, as they want to have time for themselves.
ANSWER KEYS
17. Now that I'm unemployed I can't afford _____ (GO) on holiday.
18. When I play football, I aim ____ (WIN).
verb + to infinitive
verb + -ing form
19. I was just about _____ (STEP) into the shower when the doorbell rang.
20. Lucy decided ____ (STUDY) English and French.
21. My wife dislikes _____ (WATCH) football matches.
ANSWER KEYS
22. She denied _____ (OWE) rent money to her greedy flatmate.
23. The child deserved ____ (BE) punished for throwing things out of the window.
24. When he called her at that moment, he risked ____ (MISS) the bus.
verb + to infinitive
verb + -ing form
25. I feel like _____ (GO OUT) for dinner tonight.
26. I gave up _____ (LEARN) Japanese because it is quite difficult.
27. The England team expect _____ (WIN) their match against Sweden.
28. They failed _____ (DELIVER) the package in time.
ANSWER KEYS
29. We hope _____ (RECEIVE) better news soon.
30. You will soon get used to _____ (WORK) the night shift.
verb + to infinitive
verb + -ing form
ANSWER KEYS
31. I managed _____ (GET) to work on time despite the traffic.
32. I need _____ (GO) to the toilet.
33. I offered _____ (CARRY) the old lady's shopping bags for her.
34. There's no point in _____ (HAVE) a car if you never drive it.
35. There's no use in _____ (ASK) your father if you can borrow his car; he'll say no.
36. We're planning ______ (BUY) a house next year.
verb + -ing form
verb + to infinitive
37. He admitted _____ (TAKE) the money.
38. I can't go _____ (SWIM) with you.
39. I promise _____ (FINISH) the work by the end of the week.
40. I swear _____ (TELL) the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
41. The child refused ____ (EAT) his spinach.
42. The patient seemed _____ (BE) in good health.
ANSWER KEYS
verb + -ing form
verb + to infinitive
43. Have you considered _____ (WORK) at the factory?
44. I used _____ (WATCH) cartoons when I was a child.
45. I wish _____ (COMPLAIN) to the manager.
ANSWER KEYS
46. My sister wants ______ (BECOME) a musician.
47. We had to delay _____ (TRAVEL) because of the weather.
48. Would you like _____ (DRINK) some water?
verb + OBJECT + TO INFINITIVE
verb + OBJECT + infinitive WITHOUT TO
49. He asked me _____ (SHARE) my textbook with him.
50. I advised him _____ (EAT) before the flight.
51. If you have any questions, please let me _____ (KNOW).
ANSWER KEYS
52. My father allowed me _____ (COME BACK) home at midnight.
53. The general commanded the troops _____ (ATTACK).
54. The little girl begged her parents _____ (BUY) her the toy.
verb + OBJECT + TO INFINITIVE
verb + OBJECT + infinitive WITHOUT TO
55. He expected her _____ (DO) everything he said. 56. His mother made him _____ (CLEAN) his bedroom. 57. I helped my sister _____ (PACK) her clothes. 58. My father ordered me _____ (APOLOGIZE) for saying swear words. 59. They've invited us _____ (ENJOY) a delicious meal. 60. You are forbidden _____ (SMOKE) in here.
ANSWER KEYS
verb + OBJECT + TO INFINITIVE
verb + infinitive WITHOUT TO
61. Ann reminded me _____ (BRING) my umbrella, since it was raining in London. 62. Come _____ (SIT) with me. 63. Go _____ (VISIT) your grandmother. 64. Her mother wants her _____ (TIDY) her room. 65. His mother told him _____ (TELL) the truth. 66. I would like you _____ (HELP) me with my certification exams. (POLITE) 67. The doctor warned Mark not to smoke. 68. Wendy persuaded Paula to ask the boss for a pay rise.
ANSWER KEYS