Verb Patterns and Meanings

This video tutorial covers verb patterns, focusing on verbs that take the -ING form, the to + infinitive form, and verbs that require somebody before the to + infinitive. It also discusses verbs that can use either form without changing meaning and those where the form changes the meaning. Examples are provided throughout to illustrate these concepts.

What is the main focus of this grammar lesson?

• Verb patterns

• Noun patterns

• Adverb patterns

• Adjective patterns

Which verb pattern involves using 'to'?

• Verb + to + infinitive

• Verb + present participle

• Verb + ING

• Verb + past participle

Which of the following verbs typically takes the -ING form?

• Decide

• Promise

• Hope

• Enjoy

Which verb pattern is used in the sentence: 'I forgot to cook lunch'?

• Verb + present participle

• Verb + past participle

• Verb + to + infinitive

• Verb + ING

Which verb is more commonly used with the -ING form?

• Decide

• Agree

• Refuse

• Like

Which verb pattern is used in the sentence: 'I love fishing'?

• Verb + ING

• Verb + to + infinitive

• Verb + past participle

• Verb + present participle

Which verb pattern is used in the sentence: 'I choose to wait'?

• Verb + present participle

• Verb + past participle

• Verb + to + infinitive

• Verb + ING

Which of the following verbs typically takes the to + infinitive form?

• Finish

• Expect

• Adore

• Mind

Which verb pattern is used in the sentence: 'He advised me to stay at home'?

• Verb + present participle

• Verb + to + infinitive

• Verb + ING

• Verb + somebody + to + infinitive

Which of the following verbs can take the somebody + to + infinitive form?

• Mind

• Finish

• Enjoy

• Allow