Verbs Patters

Verb Patterns

Is two consecutive verbs are arranged and conjugated in a sentence.

The first verb conditions the form of the second

Verbs followed by a to-infinitive or -ing

The -ing emphasises the verb it self. The to-infinitive have more preference for the results of the action.

Verb + gerund (-ing)

This verb is followed by verbs of pleasure and displeasure.

Example:

Admit Avoid

Carry on Consider

Delay (do+) mind

Enjoy Finish

To-infinitive or -ing form with a change in meaning

Stopped crying- Stopped to buy

Knew about me- Knew to me

Verb + to - infinitive

Two consecutive infinitive verbs

Verb + gerund (-ing)

The verb is followed by another verb in gerund

Verb + Infinitive (without To)

It's two consecutive verbs, but with te word "to" between them

Example:

Want to go

Love to sing

Hope to go

Learn to sing

Example:

Starts dancing

Finished eating

Enjoy cooking

Example:

Hate - Hate to be

Prefer watching- Prefer to drive

Aldo Cuayahuitl Padilla

4to Semestre, Grupo "D"