English 8
verb patterns
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Verb patterns
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INTRODUCTION
Verb patterns are rules that tell us how verbs are followed by other verbs in a sentence.Some verbs are followed by the -ing form, some by the infinitive (to + verb), and others can take both but with a change in meaning. Example: I enjoy reading. She wants to play soccer.
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Verb + -ing (Gerund)
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Verb + -ing (Gerund)
We use the -ing form after some verbs. 👉 Subject + Verb + Verb(-ing) Examples: I enjoy reading books. They finished studying for the exam. She suggested going to the cinema. 👉 Common verbs: enjoy, finish, suggest, avoid, mind, dislike, miss
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Verb + Infinitive (to + verb)
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Verb + Infinitive (to + verb)
We use the to-infinitive after some verbs. 👉 Subject + Verb + to + Verb (base form) Examples: He wants to play football. We decided to travel abroad. She promised to help me. 👉 Common verbs: want, decide, promise, plan, hope, need, agree
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Verb + -ing OR Infinitive
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Verb + -ing OR Infinitive
Some verbs can be followed by both forms. Same meaning: I like reading. = I like to read. They love dancing. = They love to dance. Different meaning: Remember doing → about the past (I remember meeting her). Remember to do → about the future (Remember to close the door). 👉 Common verbs: like, love, hate, prefer, start, remember, stop, try
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Other Uses of the To-Infinitive
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Other Uses of the To-Infinitive
The to-infinitive is not only used after verbs. It can also be used in other ways: To express purpose I study hard to pass the exam. She went to the shop to buy some bread. After adjectives It’s important to learn English. I'm happy to see you. As the subject of a sentence To travel around the world is my dream. To learn is important.
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Other Uses of the To-Infinitive
The to-infinitive is not only used after verbs. It can also be used in other ways: To express purpose I study hard to pass the exam. She went to the shop to buy some bread. After adjectives It’s important to learn English. I'm happy to see you. As the subject of a sentence To travel around the world is my dream. To learn is important.
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English 8
verb patterns
start
INDEX
Introduction
Verb patterns
Video
Practice
INTRODUCTION
Verb patterns are rules that tell us how verbs are followed by other verbs in a sentence.Some verbs are followed by the -ing form, some by the infinitive (to + verb), and others can take both but with a change in meaning. Example: I enjoy reading. She wants to play soccer.
INDEX
Verb + -ing (Gerund)
NEXT
Verb + -ing (Gerund)
We use the -ing form after some verbs. 👉 Subject + Verb + Verb(-ing) Examples: I enjoy reading books. They finished studying for the exam. She suggested going to the cinema. 👉 Common verbs: enjoy, finish, suggest, avoid, mind, dislike, miss
NEXT
Verb + Infinitive (to + verb)
NEXT
Verb + Infinitive (to + verb)
We use the to-infinitive after some verbs. 👉 Subject + Verb + to + Verb (base form) Examples: He wants to play football. We decided to travel abroad. She promised to help me. 👉 Common verbs: want, decide, promise, plan, hope, need, agree
NEXT
Verb + -ing OR Infinitive
NEXT
Verb + -ing OR Infinitive
Some verbs can be followed by both forms. Same meaning: I like reading. = I like to read. They love dancing. = They love to dance. Different meaning: Remember doing → about the past (I remember meeting her). Remember to do → about the future (Remember to close the door). 👉 Common verbs: like, love, hate, prefer, start, remember, stop, try
NEXT
Other Uses of the To-Infinitive
NEXT
Other Uses of the To-Infinitive
The to-infinitive is not only used after verbs. It can also be used in other ways: To express purpose I study hard to pass the exam. She went to the shop to buy some bread. After adjectives It’s important to learn English. I'm happy to see you. As the subject of a sentence To travel around the world is my dream. To learn is important.
NEXT
Other Uses of the To-Infinitive
The to-infinitive is not only used after verbs. It can also be used in other ways: To express purpose I study hard to pass the exam. She went to the shop to buy some bread. After adjectives It’s important to learn English. I'm happy to see you. As the subject of a sentence To travel around the world is my dream. To learn is important.
INDEX
VIDEO
INDEX
PRACTICE
INDEX