Verb patterns


Introduction

Some verbs can only be followed by "to" + verb.

Other verbs must be followed by a gerund ("-ing").

And some verbs can be followed by both verb forms.

Examples

Examples of verbs which must be followed by "to" + verb: Examples of verbs which must be followed by a gerund ("–ing"): Examples of verbs which can be followed by either form:

Practice

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1)
Susan loves    horses. (ride)

 
2)
My father needs    to the hospital. (go)

 
3)
I don't mind    . (wash up)

 
4)
Don't forget    the bathroom. (clean)

 

Further practice

Complete the sentences with the correct answer from a, b, c or d:
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1)
We really enjoyed ____ the city last weekend.
 

 

2)
Julie doesn't mind ____ extra hours.
 

 

3)
My brother hates ____ for a walk.
 

 

4)
I promise ____ the report tomorrow.
 

 

5)
Would you like ____ my umbrella.
 

 

6)
They want ____ the highest mountain.
 

 


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