Verbs with -ing and to-Infinitive
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Which of these verbs is followed by an object + infinitive form?

  • force (correct)
  • avoid
  • admit
  • carry on
  • Which of these verbs is followed by the -ing form?

  • beg
  • seem
  • plan
  • encourage (correct)
  • Which of these verbs is followed by an infinitive form?

  • delay (correct)
  • manage
  • postpone
  • invite
  • Which verb can be followed by both -ing form and infinitive form?

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    Which of these verbs is followed by a preposition + -ing form?

    <p>keep on (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Verb + -ing

    • Action verbs: Verbs that focus on actions can often be followed by the -ing form. Examples include: avoid, enjoy, keep on, carry on, finish

    Verb + to-infinitive

    • Purpose verbs: Verbs expressing purpose or intention, like decide, expect, attempt, learn, plan, hope, want, would like, manage are often followed by an infinitive. A to infinitive usually signifies a desired future event or purpose.

    • Perception verbs: Some verbs expressing perception, such as appear, seem, fancy, remind are followed by the to-infinitive. These verbs often suggest a future action being perceived.

    • State verbs/emotions: Verbs highlighting emotions or states and wishes, such as want and would like, typically take a to-infinitive in certain constructions.

    • Modal verbs: Certain modal verbs like intend also function like state verbs and require the to-infinitive, to express that which is expected or intended to occur.

    • Modal verbs: certain modal verbs such as 'dare,' 'ought to' 'have to,' and 'be supposed to' may take an infinitive, while also being influenced by other contexts.

    Verb + object + to-infinitive

    • Causative verbs: Verbs that cause someone or something to do something, often including: force, tell, order, encourage, persuade, and help, require an object and the infinitive. These action verbs often imply a conscious act of bringing about the event in question.

    • Mental/perception verbs: Verbs like teach, remind, involve, allow often take an object and a to-infinitive to denote a specific action or desired outcome.

    • Other verbs: Some other verbs, like allow, ask, and admit, share this pattern of taking an object and subsequent to-infinitive.

    Other verb types.

    • Verbs which tend to take a direct object: teach, help, carry on, can't stand, remind, give up.

    • Verbs requiring no object and taking -ing or to-infinitive: Encourage, warn- can either take -ing or bare infinitives, influencing the specific sentence construction. Similar to: invite, fancy.

    Note on verb + object + -ing

    • Verbs of perception: These can take a direct object and the -ing form which suggests an ongoing action being perceived. Examples frequently include watch, hear, see, feel.

    • Verbs of liking and disliking: Verbs that express liking or disliking, including adore, can't stand, mind (don't mind), often take an object followed by the -ing form, indicating a person's feelings about an action or state or event.

    • Verbs expressing enjoyment and dislike: enjoy, adore , seem. A notable example is enjoy. It takes an object and the -ing form to express a state or a person's perspective on an ongoing activity.

    • Verbs of activity: Several verbs can take an object and the -ing form, such as attempt, avoid, keep on, finish, consider, involve.

    Additional Important Considerations.

    • Context and meaning: The choice between -ing, to-infinitive, and object + to-infinitive often depends on the specific meaning and context of the sentence. There are no hard and fast, universally applicable rules.
    • Emphasis and nuance: The use of different verb structures can alter the focus and nuance of the sentence.
    • Idiomatic expressions: Certain phrases and expressions use specific verb structures, which should be learned as idioms.

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    This quiz focuses on the use of verbs followed by either the -ing form or the to-infinitive. You'll learn about action verbs, purpose verbs, perception verbs, and modal verbs, along with examples of each. Test your knowledge on how these verbs operate in various contexts.

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