VERB PATTERNS

VERB PATTERNS

By Arif Yıldızlı

Multiple Choice

Studying English is a joy for Esen.

What is the rule for studying?

• We use verb+ing after prepositions

• We use verb+ing as the subject of a sentence

Multiple Choice

Aslıhan loves going to the cinema with Sitti.

What is the rule for going?

• We use verb+ing after certain verbs.

• We use verb+ing after prepositions.

Multiple Choice

It is worth trying this method.

What is the rule for trying?

• We use verb+ing as the subject of the sentence

• We use verb+ing after some expressions.

Multiple Choice

Beyza has succeeded in getting 100 in the quiz.

What is the rule for getting?

• We use verb+ing after certain verbs.

• We use verb+ing after prepositions.

1) after some verbs (enjoy, mind, keep, love, like, admit, recommend, suggest)

2) after some expressions (it is worth, it is no good)

3) after prepositions ( they escaped by breaking the window)

4) when a verb is the subject of the sentence​

We use verb+ing....

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Poll

It is easy to write an essay for Batuhan.

Why do we use to+infinitive here?

• after question words

• after certain adjectives

Poll

Arif Hoca managed to finish the lesson in time.

Why do we use to+infinitive here?

• after certain verbs

• to show purpose

Multiple Choice

Mehmet went to Kızılay to meet his girlfriend.

Why do we use to+infinitive here?

• to show purpose

• after certain verbs

Multiple Choice

Tuğçe Hoca didn't know what to do when her students didn't show up for the class.

Why do we use to+infinitive here?

• after certain adjectives

• after question words

We use to+infinitive

1) after questions words (when, where etc.)

2) after certain verbs (want, plan, seem, decide, hope, offer, promise, refuse, need, threaten...)

3) after certain adjectives (difficult, good, important...)

4) to show purpose (aim) ​

Subject | Subject

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Note​

​Some verbs (start, begin, continue) can be followed by both patterns, with no change of meaning.

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People started arriving an hour ago.

He started to feel angry.​

Subject | Subject

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Note

Some verbs (try, forget, remember) can be followed by both patterns, but the meaning changes.​

TRY

1) I tried reading some reviews online, but they didn't help much ( I read them as an experiment)​

2) I tried to read some reviews online, but my internet connection wasn't working (I attempted to read them).​

Subject | Subject

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Remember/forget

​1) I remember/forget going there for the first time ( looking back at an earlier experience).

2) Please remember/don't forget to book a table (keep the plan in your memory).​

Subject | Subject

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Multiple Choice

He admitted _____ the money

• taking

• to take

Multiple Choice

Maria refused ______ the scary film.

• to watch

• watching

Multiple Choice

It is important _____ a reservation in advance.

• making

• to make