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    Verb Patterns B2+

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    The document discusses verb patterns that are followed by different verb forms such as the infinitive or gerund. It provides examples of verbs of perception like see and hear that can be followed by the bare infinitive or -ing form. It also discusses expressions like "it's worth" that are followed by the -ing form. Finally, it examines how some verbs can be followed by either the infinitive or -ing form, changing the meaning, and prepositions like "to" that are followed by the -ing form.

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    The document discusses verb patterns that are followed by different verb forms such as the infinitive or gerund. It provides examples of verbs of perception like see and hear that can be followed by the bare infinitive or -ing form. It also discusses expressions like "it's worth" that are followed by the -ing form. Finally, it examines how some verbs can be followed by either the infinitive or -ing form, changing the meaning, and prepositions like "to" that are followed by the -ing form.

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    The document discusses verb patterns that are followed by different verb forms such as the infinitive or gerund. It provides examples of verbs of perception like see and hear that can be followed by the bare infinitive or -ing form. It also discusses expressions like "it's worth" that are followed by the -ing form. Finally, it examines how some verbs can be followed by either the infinitive or -ing form, changing the meaning, and prepositions like "to" that are followed by the -ing form.

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    The document discusses verb patterns that are followed by different verb forms such as the infinitive or gerund. It provides examples of verbs of perception like see and hear that can be followed by the bare infinitive or -ing form. It also discusses expressions like "it's worth" that are followed by the -ing form. Finally, it examines how some verbs can be followed by either the infinitive or -ing form, changing the meaning, and prepositions like "to" that are followed by the -ing form.

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    Verb patterns

    After certain _______


    To talk about your ________
    After _______... To describe
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    After certain _______
    Gerunds function as _______
    As the ________ of the sentence
    After ____________
    VERBS OF PERCEPTION:

    The verbs of perception (see, watch, notice,


    hear, listen, feel) are followed by bare infinitive
    or by -ing form (present participle).

    If we want to say that we heard or saw the


    whole action from beginning to end, we usually
    use bare infinitive:
    I saw him sign the cheque.

    If we want to say that only saw or heard part of


    the action, we use -ing form:
    I saw John waiting in reception.
    (I saw John. He was waiting in reception.)
    EXPRESSIONS BELOW ARE
    FOLLOWED
    BY THE -ING FORM:

    Its a waste of time/money ...


    Theres no point (in) ...
    Its no use ...
    Its (not) worth ...

    It's not worth repairing the camera.


    It would be cheaper to buy a new one.
    VERBS OF PERCEPTION:

    The verbs of perception (see, watch, notice, hear, listen, feel)


    are followed by bare infinitive or by -ing form (present participle).

    If we want to say that we heard or saw the whole action from


    beginning to end, we usually use bare infinitive:
    I saw him sign the cheque.

    If we want to say that only saw or heard part of the action, we use -
    ing form:
    I saw John waiting in reception.
    (I saw John. He was waiting in reception.)
    VERB + -ING OR INFINITIVE?
    Some verbs can be followed by either -ing form or the infinitive and the
    meaning of the verb changes. Here are some common examples:

    * I remember sending them the cheque.


    I sent and I can remember now that did it.
    * I remembered to send them the cheque.
    I remembered, and then I sent it.

    * I will never forget meeting the President.


    I met him, and he impressed me.
    * I wont forget to give her your message.
    I have made a note of it, and I will give it to her when I see her.
    * We have stopped dealing with that firm.
    We used to deal with them, but we don't deal with them any more.

    * At 12.00 we stopped to have a break.


    We stopped for a break.

    * I regret saying that I was not interested in the work.


    I said I was not interested in the work, and I now think that was a
    bad mistake.
    * I regret to say that we will not be able to give you a
    contract.
    I am sorry that I have to say this.
    * If the printer doesnt work, try turning everything off
    and then starting again.
    Do this and see what happens.
    * I will try to negotiate a better deal.
    I will make an effort to do this.

    * This advertisement needs redesigning.


    This advertisement needs to be redesigned.
    * We need to increase productivity.
    Its necessary to increase productivity.
    TO + -ING OR INFINITIVE?

    The word to can be part of infinitive (I want to see you).


    However, in the following examples, to is a preposition,
    so it is followed by the -ing form:

    look forward to, object to, be used to, get used to,
    react to, in addition to, respond to.
    Passive, Perfect and Continuous forms

    Passive forms are used to emphasize that the subject of the sentence is being acted upon.
    Perfect gerund and infinitive forms are used to emphasize completion in both the past and
    the future. Study the examples below to help understand these concepts.

    Time Infinitive Gerund


    The students want to be The students enjoy being
    Passive
    taught. taught.
    The teacher was expecting to The retired teacher
    Perfect have taught that already. recalled having taught.
    students were expecting to The older students recalled having
    Passive + Perfect have been taught that by been taught that already.

    now.
    He happened to be sitting She denied being standing outside
    Continuous forms next to the man that puked. her house last night.

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