Verb Patterns

Verb Patterns

English 6

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3. Structure

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Introduction

Some verbs are often followed by another verb. The two most common patterns are: verb + to + infinitive verb + verb + -ing I hope to see you soon. I don't mind reading about famous people. Sometimes both forms are possible with no change in meaning: He started talking. / He started to talk. I prefer talking to my friends. / I prefer to talk to my friends.

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To make a negative on the second verb in both verb patterns, not goes before the verb: I decided not to go to the party. I hate not going to work

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We can make negatives with either the first verb or the second verb. This sometimes changes the meaning: I didn't choose to go to the party. (I went to the party, but only because I had to.) I chose not to go to the party. (I didn't go to the party)

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Verb + to + Infinitive verb + verb + -ing Both

describe. discuss,enjoy, finish, not mind, stop, keep, think of.

being, start, continue, prefer* like* love* hate*

choose, decidewant, would, like, promise, expect, need, plan, learn offer, hope.

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Tip 2

I love going to parties I love to go to partiesBut remember, after would like / love / hate / prefer, you must always use to + infinitive: I would love to come to the party. NOT I would love coming to the party.

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