PATTERN VERBS

PATTERN VERBS

1. In English, when a verb is followed by another verb, the second verb may be an infinitive (to go), bare infinitive (go) or -ing form (going). It all depends on the first verb. Let's see all those different patterns.

2. VERB+INFINITIVE:

   • AFFORD=PERMITIR
     • AGREE =ACEPTAR
       • ATTEMPT=TRATAR
         • BEG=ROGAR
           • DARE=ATREVERSE
             • DECIDE=DECIDIR
               • EXPECT:
                 • HELP:
                   • HOPE
                     • LEARN
                       • LONG
                         • MANAGE
                           • NEED
                             • OFFER
                               • REFUSE
                                 • SEEM
                                   • WANT
                                     • WOULD LIKE
                                       • WOULD LOVE
                 • He expected to be punished.
                 • By the look of understanding on his face, he knew what she expected to feel.
                 • He needs someone to look after his house while he's working the ranch.
               • I hope you decide to take the job. Read more at
               • If you decide to live, let me know.
               • He might decide to accept that inheritance.
           • No, I beg you to attend to the wedding of your girlfriend.
           • The children begged us to take them to Disneyland for a holiday.
           • Ian begged his wife to forgive him after his brief affair with an old girlfriend.
         • I smiled in an attempt to calm her down.
         • He stared at the pen in his hand, making no attempt to write.
         • In my is attempt to capture the essence of this picture , Where the bird flying , I fallen in the lake
       • Then you agree to give it some more thought?
       • Tom agreed to help me
     • I can't afford to go to the bar tonight because I spent too much last week.
     • We can't really afford to waste time; if we don't get this done today, we could lose this contract.
     • Sandra simply can't afford to clothe in all the newest fashions.