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Verb patternsOnline version

Verb patterns and world problems

by Claudia Benhumea
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Verb patterns

Sometimes in a sentence, one verb follows another. For example, I want to buy an electric car. The first verb is 'want', the second verb is 'buy'.

In sentences like this, there are different possible patterns. For example:

(a) I want to buy an electric car.

(b) I hate driving.

In sentence A, the first verb is followed by an infinitive.

In sentence B, the first verb is followed by a gerund (-ing) form.

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Verb + to + verb

Verb + to + verb:

These verbs all use this pattern: want, hope, decide, agree.

I want to work with scientists to fight climate change.

The researcher hopes to find a cure for cancer.

The president decided to reform the law.

The chairman might agree to change the gender politics.

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Verb + verb + ing

Verb + verb + ing:

These verbs all use this pattern: enjoy, mind, consider.

I enjoy working on volunteering camps.

Doctors don't mind treating patients with contagious illnesses.

Senators are considering adjusting the budget for the next year.

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Verb + preposition + verb +ing

Verb + preposition + verb +ing

These verbs all use this pattern: specialise, think.

Monsanto specialises in genetically modifying seeds.

The UN's leader is thinking about organizing a forum.

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Verb + object + verb

Verb + object + verb:

These verbs all use this pattern: let, make.

German government lets a specific number of Syrian immigrants cross the border every year.

Child abuse makes me feel saddened.

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Verbs with two patterns and different meanings

Verbs with two patterns and different meanings:

These verbs have two possible patterns, and there is a difference in meaning between the patterns: like, hate, regret.

I like to read news every day = I think it is a good idea to do this

I like reading every day = I enjoy the activity. It gives me pleasure

I hate to tell you this = I am sorry to tell you this

 I hate lying = I do not like this activity

I regret to tell you this - I am sorry to tell you this

I regret leaving my country - I left my country in the past, and I am sorry that I did that

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