Understanding Verb Patterns in English

The video tutorial by Mr. P covers verb patterns, focusing on different structures such as verb + ING, full infinitive, and bare infinitive. It explains how these patterns are used in sentences, providing examples for each. The tutorial also highlights the differences in meaning when using ING versus full infinitive forms. Additionally, it offers strategies for learning these patterns effectively, such as exposure to language and practice.

What is a verb pattern?

• A sequence of verbs in a sentence

• A type of noun phrase

• A method of verb conjugation

• A way to form questions

Which of the following is an example of a verb followed by an -ing form?

• He remembered to call me

• He can play soccer

• He likes swimming

• He forgot to call you

Which verb pattern is used in 'He forgot to call you'?

• Verb + full infinitive

• Verb + noun

• Verb + -ing

• Verb + bare infinitive

Which of the following verbs can be followed by both -ing and full infinitive forms?

• Hate

• Imagine

• Need

• Remember

Which verb pattern is used in 'He can play soccer well'?

• Verb + -ing

• Verb + full infinitive

• Verb + bare infinitive

• Verb + noun

Which verb pattern is used in 'He remembered to call me'?

• Verb + bare infinitive

• Verb + full infinitive

• Verb + -ing

• Verb + noun

Which verb pattern is used in 'He remembered talking to her'?

• Verb + bare infinitive

• Verb + full infinitive

• Verb + noun

• Verb + -ing

In North America, which verb can be used with both -ing and full infinitive forms without a change in meaning?

• Hate

• Love

• Prefer

• All of the above

Which verb pattern is used in 'They prefer flying'?

• Verb + bare infinitive

• Verb + noun

• Verb + full infinitive

• Verb + -ing

Which verb pattern is used in 'They prefer to fly'?

• Verb + -ing

• Verb + noun

• Verb + full infinitive

• Verb + bare infinitive