ESL - Verb Patterns (verb + ing / + infinitive)

The video tutorial explores verb patterns, focusing on verbs followed by ING forms, full infinitives, and modals. It explains how certain verbs can take either ING or full infinitive forms, with examples illustrating subtle changes in meaning. The tutorial also provides strategies for learning these patterns effectively, emphasizing exposure and practice.

What is a verb pattern where one verb follows another verb directly?

• Verb followed by an adverb

• Verb followed by a noun

• Verb followed by another verb

• Verb followed by an adjective

Which of the following verbs can be followed by an ING verb?

• Agree

• Imagine

• Plan

• Consent

In North America, which verb can be used with both ING and 'to' forms without a significant change in meaning?

• Consent

• Plan

• Agree

• Hate

What is the term for the basic form of a verb that includes 'to'?

• Present participle

• Past participle

• Full infinitive

• Bare infinitive

Which of the following verbs is typically followed by a full infinitive?

• Need

• Plan

• Enjoy

• Miss

What happens to the meaning of a sentence when a verb is followed by an ING form instead of a full infinitive?

• The meaning becomes unclear

• The sentence becomes grammatically incorrect

• The meaning changes

• The meaning remains the same

If someone 'stopped to eat ice cream', what does it imply?

• They no longer eat ice cream

• They paused another activity to eat ice cream

• They forgot to eat ice cream

• They remembered eating ice cream