Verb Patterns

VERB + -ing VERB + to + infinitive VERB + object + to +inf.

(If these verbs are followed by another afford advise
verb, the structure is: verb + -ing) agree allow
admit allow (passive) ask
adore appear beg
allow arrange encourage
avoid ask expect
can’t stand attempt force
carry on choose invite
consider dare order
deny decide permit
delay expect persuade
(don´t) mind fail recommend
enjoy forget remind
fancy help teach
finish hope tell
give up learn want
imagine manage warn
involve offer would
keep (on) plan like
postpone pretend
eg. They invited us to stay in their
practise promise
house.
put off refuse
She told me to come on time.
recommend seem
They asked us not to make such a
risk tend
noise.
suggest threaten
want
eg. He denied stealing the purse.
would like
I don´t mind helping you. VERB + object + inf.
He doesn´t allow smoking in his house. eg. I can´t afford to go on holiday. (no TO in this structure)
He recommended staying in that hotel. She´s decided to give up her job. help
It seems to be a nice day. let
He agreed to lend me some money. make
VERB + -ing / to inf. You are not allowed to smoke here.
e.g. Let me show you.
(no change in meaning)
The news made her cry.
begin
I´ll help you do it.
continue
intend
start
eg. It started to rain / raining.