verb patterns

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What is a verb pattern?

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A verb pattern refers to the specific structure or form that a verb takes when used in a sentence, often involving the use of infinitives, gerunds, or base forms.

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What is the base form of a verb?

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The base form of a verb is its simplest form, without any endings or modifications, such as 'have', 'do', or 'go'.

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by 'to', such as 'to have', 'to do', or 'to go'.

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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, such as 'having', 'doing', or 'going'.

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When do we use the base form of a verb?

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The base form is used after modal verbs (can, could, may, might) and in imperative sentences.

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When do we use the infinitive form of a verb?

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The infinitive form is used after certain verbs (decide, want, hope) and adjectives.

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When do we use the gerund form of a verb?

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The gerund form is used after certain verbs (enjoy, avoid, consider) and prepositions.

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What is an example of a verb followed by a gerund?

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An example is 'enjoy', as in 'I enjoy swimming'.

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What is an example of a verb followed by an infinitive?

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An example is 'decide', as in 'I decided to leave'.

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What is an example of a verb followed by the base form?

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An example is 'let', as in 'She let him go'.