verbs with to + infinitive
Some verbs have the pattern N + V + to+infinitive:
They agreed to help.
We decided to go.
Some verbs have the pattern N + V + N + to+infinitive:
She told him to go home.
They advised us to wait.
Note: we suggest that you read about Verbs with -ing forms before doing this activity.
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I think that it is not very bad exercise!))
Asya
Hello
Please explain reason behind it of 6/12. Since I have problem for other verbs why we use here to -infinitive not -ing verb like tell, put. Please help me to applying proper verb in sentences for proper reason so i can apply or study for other sentences.
thanks reply
sayali
Hi sayali,
Adam answered a very similar question about item 6 below, so please see his reply.
There is no one simple rule about when to use the -ing versus to + inf. form. You simply have to learn which verbs are followed by which forms. This is a challenging thing to do so practicing a lot helps.
I hope this helps.
-Erik
The LearnEnglish Team
hello
it is question 6/12 . Why it is seeing instead of to see. I can't understand if verb can use both transitive and intransitive then how can we decide ing or to infinitive. on which basis we can decide it.
Please help me for this.
Hello Sayali,
I only use 'suggest' with the -ing form, not followed by an infinitive. There may be some people who use it with the infinitive, but you're safest to stick to the '-ing' form.
Best wishes,
Adam
The LearnEnglish Team
Hallo,
it is the question 5/12
What does it meand "to hand in".
Congratulation for didactic concept of the pages from Grammar and Words
Hi Mike,
I'm glad you like the site. To 'hand in' means to give something to someone in authority, such as a boss or a teacher.
Remember we have a dictionary search box on the right of the screen that you can use too!
Best wishes,
Adam
The LearnEnglish Team
explain me that!!!
this is hard, i dont understand
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