Verb patterns

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What is a verb pattern?

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A verb pattern refers to the specific structure that a verb takes when followed by other words, such as infinitives or gerunds.

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What is an infinitive verb form?

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An infinitive verb form is the base form of a verb, often preceded by 'to', e.g., 'to move', 'to watch'.

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is the -ing form of a verb that functions as a noun, e.g., 'moving', 'watching'.

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When do we use the infinitive form after a verb?

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We use the infinitive form after certain verbs like 'decide', 'want', and 'hope', e.g., 'He decided to move'.

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When do we use the gerund form after a verb?

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We use the gerund form after certain verbs like 'enjoy', 'suggest', and 'prefer', e.g., 'I enjoy watching movies'.

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What is the verb pattern for 'prefer'?

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The verb 'prefer' can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive, e.g., 'I prefer watching' or 'I prefer to watch'.

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What is the verb pattern for 'suggest'?

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The verb 'suggest' is always followed by a gerund, e.g., 'She suggested going to the park'.

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What is the verb pattern for 'decide'?

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The verb 'decide' is always followed by an infinitive, e.g., 'He decided to break up'.

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What is the difference between 'to move' and 'moving'?

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'To move' is an infinitive form, while 'moving' is a gerund. They are used in different contexts.

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Can 'like' be followed by both gerunds and infinitives?

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Yes, 'like' can be followed by both forms, but the meaning may change slightly, e.g., 'I like swimming' vs. 'I like to swim'.