Verb Patterns in English

Questions and Answers

Which verb can correctly follow 'avoid' in the sentence: 'I avoid ___ sweets.'?

to eat

to be eaten

eating (correct)

eat

Which option correctly completes the sentence: 'She decided ___ last minute.'?

to change (correct)

change

changing

to be changed

What is the correct form after the verb 'suggest' in the sentence: 'He suggested ___ a new strategy.'?

develops

to develop

developing (correct)

developed

Which verb combination is correct in the sentence: 'I would like ___ my homework on time.'?

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Identify the correct verb form to complete: 'My teacher let me ___ the book early.'

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Study Notes

Verb Patterns

Verb + ...ing

Common verbs that require the gerund form include avoid, can't stand, consider, enjoy, hate, like, love, miss, not mind, practice, prefer, start, stop, and suggest.
Examples illustrate usage: "I avoid eating sweets," and "She loves cooking."

Verb + to + ...

Certain verbs require the infinitive form, such as afford, agree, choose, decide, help, hope, learn, manage, need, offer, plan, promise, seem, want, wish, would like, would love, and would prefer.
Usage examples include: "I want to be famous," and "I would love to go with you."

Verb + ...

Some verbs directly create a causative structure: make and let.
Example usage: "My mom made me clean my room."

Verb + to + ...

Verbs that allow an object to follow include advise, allow, beg, help, invite, order, tell, want, would like, would love, and would prefer.
Examples include: "My dad allowed me to go to the party," and "I would like Anna to be happy."

Modal verbs such as can, could, might, must, and should are used to express ability, possibility, necessity, or obligation.
Example sentences demonstrate their function: "You can go there," and "I should clean my room."

Description

Test your knowledge of English verb patterns with this quiz. Focus on using verbs correctly with 'ing' forms and the infinitive structure. Challenge yourself with examples and improve your fluency in English.